S) "4 The voice of the Lord is powerful,
The voice of the Lord is majestic."
Psalm 29:4 (NASB)
O) This verse should not be taken out of context, because of the vivid poetry David used, expressing the power and majesty of the voice of the LORD. This particular verse can be taken quite literally, because there is no simile or metaphor used. But, in vv. 5-9, he described example after example, of powerful or majestic scenes, comparing them to the voice of the LORD. Often times, the simple words like "powerful" or "majestic" simply do not convey the depth they could have. But, in using the imagry he did, David makes the point exceedingly clear. The voice of the LORD is supremely powerful and exceedingly majestic, to the maximum those adjectives can be used.
A) Personally, I have never heard the audible voice of the LORD. I can only really imagine it. David paints the picture very well, though. There were times, especially in my teenage years, when I longed to hear His voice. I think that particular desire has waned. This isn't because I desire God less, but because I have learned to be satisfied in His words through the Holy Bible. Certainly, I have felt God lead me. He has spoken to my heart, guided me by the Holy Spirit. The results of such leadings have been unmistakable. But, to hear His audible voice... I'm beginning to think it might be too much for me. Certainly, I would welcome that level of communion with my Lord. But, I don't see it as anything necessary. As I get older, I'm beginning to learn reverence for the LORD more and more. I think, especially reading this psalm, that is the biggest difference between my youth and now. I respect the awesome, overwhelming power of the LORD more than ever before. In some ways, David was describing the most powerful illustration and the most majestic illustration. That is the impression left with me. The voice of the LORD is most powerful, the voice of the LORD is most majestic.
P) Father, You are too great for me to behold. Your form is too pure, too holy for my mortal eyes. In the same way, I confess that Your voice is too powerful, too majestic, for my mortal ears to hear. At once, I would be honored and terrified to hear You directly. Thank You Jesus, that the Holy Spirit came. Thank You for the reconciliation given to me. Thank You for the promise that one day, I will be in Your glory, unveiled. One day, there will be no corrupted flesh, to keep me from the purity of Your presence. Thank You for these promises. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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