Thursday, August 26, 2010
Psalm 85:8
I will hear what GOD, the LORD, will speak; for He will speak peace unto His people, and to His saints; but let them not turn again to folly.
This is a very powerful word, it has three distinct parts: two parts for building up the people and one warning. The opening statement is that there is a determination, on the part of the Psalmist, to hear what GOD, the LORD, says. This is followed by a key for discernment of the LORD'S voice, "He will speak peace" and to whom He will speak, the people of GOD and those dedicated to Him. Peace is a key discernment tool. If there is a word that you hear which brings turmoil or a feeling of uneasiness, chances are that it is not the voice of the LORD. The LORD GOD speaks peace and is heard in peace.
The last part of this verse is a warning to all who would neglect the time of listening to GOD, "let them not turn again to folly". There are many who are excited about hearing the voice of the LORD for the first time or in a moment of great need, but in a time of ease, they forget to listen to His voice and try to live their life apart from Him. They neglect the gift of "hearing His voice" so they slip into folly.
The practice of silence and listening to GOD is an activity that never ends. The more you listen the more you learn from the Holy Spirit about the deep things of GOD. The more you learn, the more you want to learn, this goes on endlessly. Matthew 5:6 says: " Blessed are they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled." GOD chooses to fill those who listen, hear, yearn and learn with the deep things of His Heart.
Psalm 85:8
I will hear what GOD, the LORD, will speak; for He will speak peace unto His people, and to His saints; but let them not turn again to folly.
This is a very powerful word, it has three distinct parts: two parts for building up the people and one warning. The opening statement is that there is a determination, on the part of the Psalmist, to hear what GOD, the LORD, says. This is followed by a key for discernment of the LORD'S voice, "He will speak peace" and to whom He will speak, the people of GOD and those dedicated to Him. Peace is a key discernment tool. If there is a word that you hear which brings turmoil or a feeling of uneasiness, chances are that it is not the voice of the LORD. The LORD GOD speaks peace and is heard in peace.
The last part of this verse is a warning to all who would neglect the time of listening to GOD, "let them not turn again to folly". There are many who are excited about hearing the voice of the LORD for the first time or in a moment of great need, but in a time of ease, they forget to listen to His voice and try to live their life apart from Him. They neglect the gift of "hearing His voice" so they slip into folly.
The practice of silence and listening to GOD is an activity that never ends. The more you listen the more you learn from the Holy Spirit about the deep things of GOD. The more you learn, the more you want to learn, this goes on endlessly. Matthew 5:6 says: " Blessed are they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled." GOD chooses to fill those who listen, hear, yearn and learn with the deep things of His Heart.
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