Family Devotional
Day Thirty-One
“I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out
to him, and he answered me.” Psalm 120:1
The elusive whippoorwill is named for its call.
It is frequently heard at dawn and at dusk when it feeds, but is almost never
seen. Its characteristics and habits are mostly known from anecdotes told to
ornithologists.
In general only trained and observant bird
listeners can tell the differences in many bird notes. However anyone who hears
a whip—poor—will can identify it immediately. It’s fun to repeat its call too.
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what
you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door
will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks,
finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened” (Matthew 7:7-8).
Sometimes our own thoughts and the opinions
of others jumble up in our mind and they become just a bunch of noise to us.
Just as Jesus said that the world would know
His voice, He also promised to give us insight and guidance when we need it.
Sometimes our answers come from reading, or a
surprising idea jumps out clearly, or we remember some encouragement from a
conversation. But we know it is clear and sharp and we immediately recognize
its “call.” There are many ways that Jesus helps us to know what to do when we
are confused. When He gives guidance, we can recognize His voice even though we
can’t see Him.
Action
1. Every day
this week when you need guidance, pause for a few moments and ask God to give
you guidance.
2. Spend one
hour listening to voices around you. How can you tell what their attitude is
based on the sound of their voice?
Read More
Psalm 86:5-7
Psalm 116:1-2
Jeremiah 33:3
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