“All around him was a glowing halo, like a rainbow shining through the clouds. This was the way the glory of the Lord appeared to me. When I saw it, I fell face down in the dust, and I heard someone’s voice speaking to me.” Ezekiel 1:28 NLT
This encounter between the Lord and the prophet Ezekiel underscores God’s holiness and magnificence. So overwhelming was God’s glory that Ezekiel had to throw himself to the ground. He realized in an instant how insignificant he was! But from the dust of the ground he was able to hear God’s voice.
When we first recognize we are in the presence of the Lord, we too should see how unworthy we are to stand before Him. Compared to God, what are we? But if we humble ourselves before Him, then God Himself begins to draw us into an affirming, nurturing relationship. We have to learn to hear his voice instead of our own.
It is important to provide our pets with a protective and nurturing relationship. At times them may bark and drown out our instructions–the very instructions intended to teach them safety and disciplined behavior. In the case of our dogs, we have to earn their trust in order for them to listen to our voices. But with our heavenly Father, we have to learn to trust Him.
I pray for humility so that your voice would be ever clear to me.
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