sound
Sound the alarm! If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is, but no worries because it just sounds like a plan to me. Some love the sound of their own voices and some sound like a broken record but it sounds fishy to me. We can relate to the sound system of the media with the sound track playing the same messages. We can see the sound stage of our world with its sound pollution and sound barriers. Is anyone really listening?
So many are sound asleep. Can we hear the sound of silence?
As the sun bursts into life from the womb of dawn, the sound of morning glory comes to life. Sound energy moves in waves across the landscape, the earth, the air, the water and life is heard by living beings. If we listen closely, we can hear the voice of God, our Creator, whispering in the silences of our souls. We are to be of sound mind. So many are so empty inside.
Every mouth, heart, instrument and space can be filled with songs of praise, encouragement, wisdom, love, music, stories and life. There are songs to sing, stories to tell, praises to sing, filling the world with the sound of joy. When the furnace cuts in, a car door slams, a diesel truck roars by and my day begins, I listen for the birds in the trees, read my daily bread and thank the Lord aloud for the blessings in my life.
Max Lucado tells the Parable of the Mop Bucket - a man who looks and sounds tired as his feet shuffle and the wheels of his cart move along the office hallway. Then he hears a voice like Moses heard from the burning bush; that Samuel heard in the quiet of the night; that David heard before his battles. If you would like to know what was said, check it out at: https://www.anecdonet.com/03/03/the-parable-of-the-mop-bucket/ We too can hear God’s voice in the sound of our sorrow, joyful times, strife, blessings and daily battles. Just talk to him and he will answer.
“so David inquired of the Lord, and he answered, “Do not go straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the poplar trees. As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move quickly, because that will mean the Lord has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.” So David did as the Lord commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.” 2 Samuel 5:23-25