Are You Listening?

Wow! I am experiencing a once in a lifetime event just like all of you. I have questions that run through my mind like, (Where is this all leading ? When will it be over? and How is my life gonna change?) These are just a few of the many questions that I ask regularly.

Has God captured your attention yet? Through this process of life coming to a screeching halt, we are left with time: time to hear, time to listen to God. Psalm 19 is perfect for such a time as this. David identifies two ways that God reveals Himself to mankind. He also exhorts the reader to respond to the Lord by cleansing our way, we become acceptable in His sight.

We see in the first six verses that God has revealed Himself to us through creation. We call this general revelation. Often life is so crazy that we miss looking, seeing the majesty of God through His handy work. Verse three states that "there is no speech, nor are there words;  Their voice is not heard." Every day and all the time we can enjoy and experience the glory of God.

If you have found yourself paralyzed with fear or uncertainty, it is time to get outside. It is time to take a walk, time to start your garden, time to plant some flowers. I have always enjoyed my time in God's creation. Hunting and fishing have been great opportunities to slow down and observe God's handiwork.

David takes the next five verses to demonstrate the value and importance of the scriptures. God reveals himself through the written words of the Bible. There are incredible benefits for those who listen and heed the directives God gives. The Bible restores our soul. It rejoices the heart. It enlightens our eyes.

It is more valuable than gold and sweeter than honey. David tells us that by keeping His commands there is great reward. So are you listening? There are few, if any, excuses not to be driven to the scriptures during this time.  Amazingly, the scriptures speak to every situation that we face in this life, even Covid-19.  May I encourage you to open your Bible today and begin to discover or rediscover the power of God's words.

The last three verses are a call for cleansing. God has spoken and is still speaking. Are we listening? If we are listening, we will let the words of our mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in His sight.