The voice
Luke 1:78-79
78 Because of our God’s tender mercy
the dawn will break upon us from on high
79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
The voice
Who knows the voice of the Lord?
Is it by ear or heart we hear?
Does He speak in simple dreams
or through creation that is near?
There are signs that show the times
like weather, wars, and quakes
Peace and hope are hard to find
almost covered up by crime and hate.
Is God’s Spirit silenced by me
or is His voice too soft and sweet?
For my heart in its selfish state
is in bondage far from free.
Priorities set and justified.
Values faked and displayed in shame.
It’s no wonder that darkness rules
if guys like me just shift the blame.
The daily excuse is, “I did my best”.
What a joke! There is no best in “I”.
The best resides where I cannot go
and when He speaks my ears are dry
He rings the phone deep in my heart.
I’m not home … or still asleep.
I roll over when the ringing goes on
and when I awake I’m alone and weep.
No one cares I cry aloud.
“I do”, He says in a soft voice.
I can’t hear in pity with self
so I can’t see it is my choice.
Jan Wienen