Most of us are disappointed the first time we hear a recording of our voice. We thought our voice was deeper, more impressive and dignified. The playback allows us to hear what other people hear when they listen to us. The reason for the discrepancy are the bones in our head. They pick up vibrations from our vocal cords and add to what comes out our mouth and back into our ears. Those bone vibrations add a richness other people don’t hear. Don’t you envy people with incredible voices? I used to have a friend who had a magnificent voice and when he spoke in public a rich English accent added to the mesmerizing effect. We used to laugh together in private because the English accent disappeared when it was just the two of us.
When God spoke to the children of Israel at Mount Sinai the people heard thunder. I don’t think our ear drums are equipped to handle that kind of voice. Several times in the Bible God sent angels to deliver messages. We must be better equipped for angel voices. The big problem with angels is they are scary. Please note most of the time angels would begin by saying, “Don’t be afraid.” Most of the time God whispers to us in a still small voice. We can handle that.
Romans 1:20 is a fascinating verse. Paul believed God speaks to us via his handiwork. By the things He made we can learn about His invisible characteristics. And Hebrews 1 says in times past God spoke to us by many different ways but now He speaks to us through the life of Jesus. If we want to know what God is like and want to hear Him we should study the Gospels.
Written by Roger Bothwell on June 25, 2009
Spring of Life Ministry St. Helena, CA 94574
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