Psalm 29:4 "The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty."
There are so many applications to this verse. "Let there be light. Noah
build an ark. Abram, go to a land where I will show you. Moses strike the rock.
Moses speak to the rock. David use your sling to kill Goliath. Stretch forth
thine hand. Lazarus, Come forth. I AM HE." These are just a few that show
the absolute sovereign power of the Almighty God and His Son, Jesus the Christ.
The Holy Spirit brings the voice of the Lord into our hearts each time we read
the Word of God. The written words are powerful as He makes applications in our
lives. He uses the Word to correct us, to instruct us, to comfort us, and to
soothe our weariness as we go through this life. His voice is majestic as we
hear Him speak through the blue skies, the clouds, the raindrops, the birds
singing, a friend speaking encouragement. "The heavens declare the glory
of God..." (Psalm 19:1) Yes, the Lord speaks to us each day.
Why is it that there are days we seemingly cannot hear that voice? Could it be
that the noise of the world becomes so loud that it crowds out that voice?
Could it be that we listen to all the other noises more intently? I'm full of
questions this morning as I do a self examination. Could it be that I am
expecting God to speak in one way when He is softly speaking to my heart?
Elijah had to learn through his stillness, that God does not always speak
through lightning, fires, great winds, or earthquakes. More times than not, it
is that "still, small voice" that comes to us even in the storms of
our lives where God is speaking powerful words. I am feeling this morning that
I need to practice the art of sitting quietly and listening as God speaks to me
from His Holy Word. It may be that I need to practice the art of staying quiet
after I have prayed to hear God answer my prayers. Maybe I become too busy as
soon as I stop praying that I "busy out" the hearing of His voice.
But one thing is for certain, "The voice of the LORD is powerful; the
voice of the LORD is full of majesty."