The Sound of His Voice

“... and His voice as the sound of many waters;” - Revelation‬ ‭1:15‬

Ever listen to the sound of many waters, like a waterfall or fast rapids? It is both loud and peaceful at the same time. It tends to just make you quiet and be in awe.

The voice of the Lord will do this - make you stand in awe, get your attention and yet also instill in you a sense of peace (granted it is not one of rebuke).

I got to thinking about this while on a hike the other day when we came to some rapids at the end of our hike.  We all just sat there, quiet, enjoying the view and the peacefulness of it all.  And yet, it seems this same thing happens anytime a group comes to loud waters - you don't try to talk and compete over it, you tend to be quiet and listen.

So I wonder - with John telling us His voice was like the sound of many waters, does it come with not just a sense of awe and sovereignty but of peace and tranquility?

What is His voice like in your life?  Is it one that you seek to hear and be in awe of or do you find you can't hear it at all because there is no place for it in your life?  Do you find peace and assurance from His voice or simply fear because of lifestyle choices?

Know His voice is the same one that tells us He doesn't take delight in the death of the unrighteous, that tells us to repent and turn to Hiim, that tells us to come and find rest in Him, that sings over us, and that loves us.  It is the same voice that came from One who bled and died on a cross from our sin and Who rose again from the grave three days later declaring us free from sin, guilt and death when we place our faith and trust in Him.