I’ve heard a zillion times that God never does things the same way twice. But, I’m not sure I always believed it. I mean, the Red Sea and the Jordan River were pretty similar. But, one of my favorite preachers brought it home again this week. (Thanks, Shabaka.)
The place: Mount Sinai, where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses.
The players: Moses and Elijah, a few hundred years apart.
The point: Both men approached a mountain to hear from God.
In the first case, God appeared to Moses in thunder, lightning, smoke, and fire. He put on a big display in other words. In the second case, the Bible makes a point of telling us that God was not in the earthquake, wind, or other visible demonstrations. Instead, He was in the still, small voice.
So, which is better? Hearing God through massive demonstrations or quiet whispers? Trick question. There is no better. Hearing God is awesome no matter how it happens.
I’ve probably grown up enough now to recognize God may speak to me differently today than he did last year. Or last week. I’m good with that. However, this message reminded me I’m not so good at remembering God might speak to you differently than He speaks to me.
Maybe I can learn that one now. Maybe I can be content with the still, small voice while you are getting an earthquake and thunder from Heaven. Or, the other way around, of course. Maybe I can embrace my process and trust you to walk in yours. That sounds like freedom to me.
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