Listen For God's Voice
"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'"
-- Isaiah 30:21
God had given His people "the bread of adversity and the water of affliction." They were facing some pretty tough times. But He promised to be with them, to lead and guide them on the difficult journey. We'd much prefer that God simply take away the tough times. Spare us the pain. Not gonna happen. We do live in a fallen world. And we sinners do sometimes need to learn lessons we'd prefer to avoid.
When we hit tough times, we frequently ask advice of anyone and everyone -- except God. We want a quick fix. An easy fix. We don't tend to consult God until we're out of options and have hit rock bottom. Maybe that's why He calmly waits for us to hit bottom. God wants us to know how much we need Him.
I've been through tough times that I don't ever want to face again. I've floundered when I've stepped off that rock. I cling to it with everything I've got. I know, deep inside, that I'll always be okay if I'm doing God's will. That's why hearing His voice is so important to me.
This verse from Isaiah comforts me. It's a promise from God to me that no matter what happens, where I go or what I do, He'll be there with me. He'll tell me what to do. He'll guide me and strengthen me and help me every step of the way. He loves me. I belong to Him. And He's with me always.
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