The voice of the Lord… (Psalm 29) 280208
The Lord has been really good to me. Though I have been lamenting about my depression and situation, He has never failed to surprise me with His goodness and faithfulness. I am thankful for a brother who spend his late afternoon with me in deep water, and a sister who was willing to spice up her evening with laksa yesterday. I am thankful for a good evening spend with this couple. I am so blessed by them. This is how God shows His goodness to me.
Today, I share my struggles and my growth as I serve in the Student Council for the second year as the Chairman. I am to encourage those who are legible to stay for another term to stay on for another term. Little do I know that, as I share my struggles and even the pains I has gone through past one year, a brother is encouraged and decides to stay for another term. God is using my experience to encourage others, I am so blessed! This is another way God shows His goodness to me.
When I read this Psalm, I really feel like shouting out loud like the Psalmist: ASCRIBE TO THE LORD (v1)!!!
Indeed the Lord is worthy to be praised, to be worshiped and to receive all glory and honor (v2). I am not trying to pretend that I have recovered completely, but I just want to thank Him for His goodness and greatness.
As I reflect and wait for His word, as I meditate on this Psalm, I can sense a tug-of-war within my heart. Deep in my spirit, there is pain and hurt needed to be healed; but on the other hand, this Psalm injects a sense of joy and hope and warmth into my spirit. I am trying to understand and see what is the Lord saying to me.
I want to hear the voice of the Lord (v3, 4, 5, 8 and 9). This is my desire. This is what I am really longing for. I want to hear the voice of the Lord so that I might know where He is leading me to as I journey through the spiritual wilderness. I want to hear the voice of the Lord so that I might know what should I do that will please Him as my graduation day is approaching. I just want to hear the voice of the Lord.
I attended Dr. Gordon Smith’s lectures and seminar recently. Because I want to hear the voice of the Lord. I know the voice of the Lord can be still small voice (whisper). I also know that the voice of the Lord can be powerful and majestic, like the glory of thunders (v3, 4). And the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness (v8), a place where I have been alone. Of course the voice to the Lord demands a response from His people shouting: GLORY (v9)!
I wan to hear the voice of the Lord. I am thirsty and hungry for His voice. I am actually dehydrated and starving for His voice. I need His voice to refresh my soul. I need His voice to renew my spirit. I need His voice to revive my life! How can I hear the voice of God? Through the kindness of the couple’s willingness to spend time with me, and also through the encouragement which my situation has brought to other people. This is the voice of the Lord.
I need to pause and be still and listen. Yes, the Lord is speaking. The voice of the Lord can be heard as my heart is quiet and my spirit is still and my soul is opened to receive. The Lord is speaking. Can you hear the voice of the Lord?
HHS…
Abel…
