Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

A Sound From Heaven

Posted on By jennifer

I’m sure you have been in one of those situations where a large crowd is gathered.  Everyone is
enjoying separate conversations – waiting for whatever event to begin.  Someone steps to the front of the room but goes unnoticed.

After several unsuccessful attempts of “May I have your attention please,” there is some gifted whistler at the back of the room who decides to pierce the air with the loudest, ear numbing whistle.  Personally, I hate those whistles (for instance..inside a gym) but…..they do get everyone’s attention!  And while I may not like the piercing noise, I can appreciate how frustrating it is to be unable to get the attention of anyone.  To be unheard and unnoticed.

I think what I don’t like about those whistle calls is the fact that I am unprepared.  I’m not ready.  Not anticipating it.  Because of that, the noise is alarming, or even frightening.  But that was not the case with the disciples at Pentecost.

“And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.  And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.”  Acts. 2:1-2
The disciples knew that God had promised to send the Holy Spirit, but they didn’t know exactly when or what to expect.  But…they were expectant. And they were not disappointed.  God sent the Spirit with a loud “sound from Heaven”!  No one missed it.  The sound, like a rushing mighty wind, was powerful and filled the entire house.  But this sound did not irritate, annoy or even frighten.  It not only brought great hope but it transformed every single person in that house.
So often I concentrate on the still small voice of God.  And that is good. And wonderful.  I want God to speak to me.  But, I also know how easy it is to be accustomed to the incessant noise of life, and my own agenda, that surrounds me.  I want to hear God’s presence.  I need the rushing mighty wind to stop me.  To clear my agenda and, then, to quiet me.  I long to hear a sound from the Holy Spirit.
STOP – these are my quick thoughts on today’s prompt – RUSH.  They feel a bit unfinished but I wanted to get them into written words.  These are thoughts from my Bible reading and study this week that, I thought, went perfectly with the prompt.  (Hopefully, “rushing” is not too far of a stretch from “rush.”)  To read the other FMF posts, go here.  I encourage you to listen for – even anticipate – a sound from Heaven this week.

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  1. Making time to slow down and be quiet and listen to God is so important, but I also appreciate how there are times when his voice cuts through the noise of life to get our attention and to make sure we don't miss what he is saying.

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