The Voice of the Lord

This post is a product of my morning musings. It seems like I often wake up with a thought and then can't escape it for the day! The thought? How far we (the church - collectively) have moved away from the anticipation and expectation of Gods Voice in our collective (and individual) lives.

For 1500-1700 years we have been lulled into a Christian existence of rote, rituals, and programs. We have convinced ourselves that God doesn't speak and frankly we don't need Him to. We, supposedly, have it all figured out anyway......

Well, excuse me, but I want to break from the pack. I NEED His Voice. I am simple. I am just created matter. He made me and I need His instruction. Without Him I am nothing. Don't be mistaken, I value & appreciate scripture. BUT I need to know specific things. Should I take this job or that one? Should I buy a home or rent? Should I carry health insurance or not? Should I have conversation with someone or avoid it?

Scripture indicates that all through history mankind has heard His Voice. I have heard His Voice (though not as often & clearly as I wish), therefore anyone who says He doesn't speak is ignorantly misinformed. I am convinced we live in a time much like Eli & Samuel - the Word of the Lord was rare in those days... I am equally convinced the problem is not in His speaking but in our hearing. We have excluded Him from our spiritual diet. My heart aches for a return to an atmosphere of His vocal influence in our (my) lives. maranatha