We Shout and He Hears
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“I called to the Lord…in my distress I called to the Lord…I cried to my God…He heard my voice…He reached down…the Lord was my support…He rescued me because he delighted in me” (Psalm 18: 6, 17 & 19, NIV).
“Over here, Grandpa! Over here, Grandpa! Over here, Grandpa!” The toddler’s piercing voice reverberated in the restaurant as she persistently called to her grandpa who stood, seemingly unresponsive, at the order counter. For what seemed like eons to those of us hoping for a quiet morning coffee, the childish voice shrilled on. Finally—to our immense relief—Grandpa turned, smiled and said a quiet, “I see you.” Satisfied with this simple reply, the child quieted and settled into her padded seat.
This incident strikes close to home for parents traveling with small children. It is a vivid example of how God patiently waits for us to hear His quiet voice when we insistently cry out our needs. We shout “over here, Father!” as though He doesn’t see our trembling bodies or hear our shrieking cries. And then, finally, His soothing words enter our beings and we can settle into whatever circumstances surround us: “I see you.”
The child simply needed to be reassured that her Grandpa actually could see her even though he was engaged in other activity. When we call to the Lord—when we cry out to Him—we can be confident of his support and His rescue. Because He delights in us.
I wonder how much energy I spend in shouting when all I need do is whisper?
Help me, Father, to settle into your love and delight.
Questions: How are you reassured that God hears you?
About the Author Marilyn J. Ehle
Daily audio podcast: A second daily devotional, Our Protection, today on the Men’s Devotional Blog
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andi yes i sure can say Amen many times ove The Lord has been good to me
Sharon what a testimony to the faithfulness to our Father God. We have seen HIM this way in our lives as well. So when it might appear that HE is not hearing in a tuff situation we can stand on that very faithfulness we have experienced in the past; bet you can say Amen to that too Sharon?
Andi
The Lord has seen me and helped me in so many way that i could write every day till i go to be with Him and never tell it all
This devotional moved me. The Good Lord always finds a way for us to relax, take a load off, pass it on to Jesus Christ, our Savior, and He will carry all of our load today. I am prayerful for all of my sisters in the Lord. May you remember He hears us and holds us today. Amazing
Thank you! This was perfect for me today.
What a beautiful picture this produced in my heart and mind. Thank you