The Voice of the Lord
The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. — Psalms 29:4
Have you ever heard the voice of the Lord? In the old testament there are many occasions when people heard God speaking to them in an audible voice. Starting with Adam. In Genesis it says that God commanded the man not to each of the tree of the knowledge of good an evil. In Exodus we are told that the Lord would speak to Moses face to face as a man speaks with His friend. Samuel heard God call to him at night when he was only 12 years old. God showed up to talked to Job when he was mourning through a great loss in his life surrounded by friends trying to explain why things were happening to him.
Today we have God’s written word preserved for us. The holy scripture is available to most of the known world to read and follow all of the direction that God gave people for life and godliness. Peter called it a “more sure word” than even the audible voice of God because it is continual. The bible is not something you look at or can read only once and then walk away and forget it. You can look into the perfect law of liberty every day any time of day to know God’s desired results of success for your life.
We also have a more sure word of prophecy; that you do well and that you take listen to, as to a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the day star rises in your hearts: 2 Peter 1:19
When the holy Spirit came at Pentecost, God began to lead and speak to people on the inside through the voice of the Holy Spirit. When the new believers received salvation through accepting the payment of Jesus’ blood for the sin of the world, they were given a deposit of the Holy Spirit in their life. (See 2 Corinthians 1:22) The Holy Spirit began to lead and direct people supernaturally through that still quiet voice on the inside of God’s people.
In Psalms 29, we read that the voice of the Lord is over everything. Over, waters, thunders, trees, fire, wilderness, animals and people. The voice of the Lord can be heard in these things that surround us every day and speaks louder that all the sounds in the world. However, unless you tune into His voice, it will be hidden from those who are not listening for it. This Psalm is a powerful reminder of the majesty and strength of God’s voice. In today’s world where we are bombarded by so many voices—opinions, news, social media, and our own doubts and fears—this Psalm calls us to pause and listen to the one voice that truly matters: the voice of the Lord. You can do this by setting a special time each day to be quiet and meet with Him. Look to His Word and talk to Him about the things that are on your heart. Be intentional to listen to that inner voice and be ready to take the next steps He reveals to you in the plan for today.
This Psalms ends with a promise that as we give attention to the voice of the Lord around us and in us, He will give us strength for what we have been called to and the blessing of peace as we walk out the purpose of our mission in life. As powerful as God’s voice is, it is also filled with His majesty—a beauty and grace that speaks to the deepest parts of our souls. It’s not just about the power to create or destroy; it’s about the power to give life, to bring peace, and to instill hope.
Today I want to encourage you to remember that God’s voice is not distant or detached. It is active in your life, speaking over the waters of your circumstances, whether they are calm or stormy. His voice has the power to break the chains that bind you, to make the barren places in your life fruitful, and to bring peace to your troubled heart. Take time to meditate on the fact that the same God whose voice thunders over the waters is also the One Who gives you strength and peace. No matter what circumstances may be surrounding your life, you can rest in the assurance that God’s voice is speaking into your situation, bringing power, peace, and purpose. Be intentional to take time to listen for the voice of the Lord. In the middle of life’s noise and chaos, God’s voice is still speaking—guiding, comforting, and empowering you. Let His powerful and majestic voice be your source of strength and peace. Trust that He is in control, and His voice will lead you through whatever comes your way.
Today’s scripture reading: Psalms 29
1 Give unto the Lord, O you mighty ones, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
2 Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; The God of glory thunders; The Lord is over many waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; The voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars, yes, the Lord splinters the cedars of Lebanon.
6 He makes them also skip like a calf, Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild ox.
7 The voice of the Lord divides the flames of fire.
8 The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; The Lord shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh.
9 The voice of the Lord makes the deer give birth, and strips the forests bare; And in His temple everyone says, “Glory!”
10 The Lord sat enthroned at the Flood, and the Lord sits as King forever.
11 The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.
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