Amidst The Voices!

We are surround by voices calling for this and calling for that, telling us we can do this and we can’t do that, “nay” sayers, “yea” sayers, dooms dayers, and “anything goes” sayers. To what is our ear turned toward? What are the messages being allowed to impact us either positively or negatively? Are we brought down by what others say or do we find some ENCOURAGEMENT regardless of what is heralded by the voices around us?

While reading through several psalms yesterday morning I was struck by a focus of David. Certainly David faced many challenges in his life. Some things David endured because of choices he made and other situations came about simply because of others not seeking to do God’s Will. Still, David’s focus seemed to ultimately be UPLIFTED above the things that could have brought him down.

The following gives us a glimpse of what David chose to do.
“(12) Those who seek my life lay their snares; those who seek my hurt speak of ruin and meditate treachery all day long. (13) But I AM LIKE A DEAF MAN; I DO NOT HEAR, LIKE A MUTE MAN WHO DOES NOT OPEN HIS MOUTH. (14) I have become like a man who does not hear, and in whose mouth are no rebukes.” ( Psalm 38:12-14 ESV)

David knew what was being said, but he chose not to listen. He chose to act as if he had not heard. He also chose not to respond. Instead, throughout the psalms we hear David’s declaration of his hope and trust being placed fully on God, knowing God would ultimately bring about His Divine Will on David’s behalf. (i.e. Psalm 31:14-15; 37:1-6) It was on the Lord that David would wait, knowing that He would answer him. ( Psalm 38:15)

Are we giving our ear to the discouraging voices? Like David, there are voices we need to turn a deaf ear toward. Perhaps we should not even acknowledge they have spoken. To respond might merely encourage them to speak more. It is to the TRUTH AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF GOD to which we need to keep our ears open because it is His purposes that will ultimately stand. ( Proverbs 19:21) Though the world may be speaking many things, let us keep our focus on the God Who holds the future in His hands.

Have a great day HEARING GOD’S VOICE ABOVE ALL!
Carl

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