"saying with a loud voice" (Rev. 14:9)
I can't remember who exactly, but it was a Japanese who said you can't find a bad person who:
- children like, and
- speaks loud
Apparently, most children shy away from bad folks; and since those who are trying to deceive you often are doing underhanded, shady things and do not want to be caught (notice the modifiers being used?), the "bad guy" that speaks slowly, clearly, and with a loud voice is the exception, I hear. Hm; that does make sense.
And I do thank God for how He deals in the light with us. Even when it feels like something's not right -- altho' He hasn't given clear specific direction, in this sense, He has spoken to us "with a loud voice".
You know, the adage: "When in doubt, don't." But, diametrically opposed:
God can speak in a still, small voice, can't He? If we're walking intimately with Him, can't He develop our sensors such they register the slightest nudges of the Holy Spirit as seismic earthquakes?
I remember watching visitors to the park and seeing many humans look straight into the creek, not see the carp, and walk on. They didn't expect them to be there.
It's the same with children of God. When they expect to hear God's voice, they can hear Him; but most of the time, they'll just walk on.
It doesn't matter how loud and full of grace God's voice is, if my heart hasn't repented and ear isn't expecting to listen to Him; sigh; I won't be able to hear Him; and He'll just wait until I'm ready.
I know this isn't the most upbeat post, but that's the way our God is: sticking with us through the best and worst, yes? That's what makes our salvation priceless tho', isn't it?
