“But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” Proverbs 1:33 NLT
The world is full of many voices. A dog needs to be able to discern and react to his master’s voice. I remember when Famous was in puppy school the instructor taught the owners to speak often and directly to our dogs. From an early age Famous needed to know my voice from all of the other voices in a crowd. By speaking to him (mind you, this was a little strange since I was living alone) he could learn the names of objects in my southern twang as well as the tone of my voice. He knew what the meaning of treat, out, and “whizz” (which became a very helpful command during quick trips out in the dark or the rain).
Our society has become inundated with voices throughout the day. We even have artificial voices now that can wake you up or give you directions! There are voices that tell us what to eat, what to wear, how to find love, and what to believe. There are even voices that will tell you exactly what you want to hear, whether or not it is true. And there are voices that will deceive you without regard to your wellbeing.
Just as it is important for Famous to follow my commands, trusting I only have the best of intent for him, so it is with us and our Father’s voice. It is the voice against which all other voices can be weighed. His is the voice which can pierce the darkness, comfort the lonely, and calm the waters. It may seem strange at first if you have not practiced the art of listening to God’s voice, but it will soon become second nature, just as it became natural for me to talk to Famous throughout the day.
Dear God, if this is a day where fear presents itself, help me to hear only Your voice of truth and love.
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