Oh,
I long for my people to listen to me. If only they would obey and walk in my
ways. (Psalm 81:13)
There is another reason to listen for God’s
voice as you engage with other people, and to wait on His instruction before
speaking or acting. God longs for you to do it. Is that reason enough? Do you
really love the Lord? Then, surely you want to satisfy His desire for an
intimate relationship with you. He longs for you.
In this context, the Psalmist speaks of
God’s desire to be heard and obeyed by the people of Israel. His promise to
them was to defeat their enemies and cover them in the security of His love.
God is unchanging. He continues to love His people, and He continues to want to
enjoy them in a relationship of mutual love and constant trust. He also
continues to promise His prosperity; to be a part of accomplishing His work in
the world, to those who do trust Him enough to simply do what He asks.
Love the Lord with your attention. Listen
for His voice. Then, do what He says to do.
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