Psalm 19:1-4 Whose Voice Will You Hear?
“The heavens keep telling the wonders of God, and the skies declare what he has done. Each day informs the following day; each night announces to the next. They don’t speak a word, and there is never the sound of a voice. Yet their message reaches all the earth, and it travels around the world. In the heavens a tent is set up for the sun” (CEV).
Every day we hear voices clamoring at us, “Buy my product. It’s the best.” Or more frequently, “You might have (some disease), and you need our medication. Ask your doctor about it.” “Does your child have all the vaccinations and shots he or she needs to be fully protected? Get their immunizations up to date” (A little guilt is included in that one.) “Car repairs are expensive. Buy our coverage and you will never need to pay for a covered repair again.” These commercials are countless and often repeated, and I am pretty sure that some advertisements are recorded at higher volume levels. If you are like me, you are the middle man between the USPS and the garbage can on a daily basis for the unsolicited mailed advertisements. I almost missed some of their favorite tactics: “Call this number.” “Text XXXX to 9999 to order.” “Scan the code on your screen.”
Okay, that’s enough of that. The point is made that we are constantly bombarded by much of the world to draw our attention to whatever they are selling or telling. Whether the truth is being told in the ads or not is almost immaterial because of the vague language used. They are never subtle about the need to respond, however, they are demanding.
I’d like to direct your attention to One who is not demanding, always tells the truth, and offers much more than any advertisement you have ever seen. He offers eternal life in heaven. But how does He get our attention. I suggest that you walk outside, day or night, and spend just a few minutes looking 360 degrees around and from the sky to the ground. What you see was created by the One who loves you totally. He created all of this universe for us, for our enjoyment and to demonstrate His power, His glory, and His love for us. He is not trying to sell anything, but He is offering free gifts—peace, joy, love, eternal life. His creation is calling us, is beckoning us to come to Him and receive all that He has to give. Now, that’s the voice I want to hear, that I want to focus on. Dear God, thank you for all you have done for us, and yes, I am answering your call to me. Your voice draws me to you.