Devotion for October – The Voice

Read: 1 Kings 19:9-21, Luke 9:28-36
The Voice; it’s a popular television show, a contest to find the newest singing star. Many have seen it. Four “coaches” listen to anonymous auditions and pick contestants for their team. All they have to go on is the singer’s voice. In the end, the coach hopes that voice will lead them to victory.

Throughout scripture, there is another voice that calls people to follow. The prophet Elijah heard this voice; he listened and obeyed. His continued journey led him to anoint kings and also the prophet Isaiah to carry on after him. Isaiah’s prophecy serves as a voice in the wilderness, later echoed by John the Baptizer, calling people to prepare the way of the Lord. Jesus himself hears the voice of the Father proclaiming him to be his “beloved Son.”

Today, the people of God continue to hear the voice of God through God’s Word in Holy Scripture. God’s voice rings loud and clear within our service of worship through liturgy, prayer, reading and preaching. God’s voice calls and guides, teaches and instructs, calms and reassures. His voice is that which brings us hope for forgiveness and salvation, especially as we obey the voice of our Father in heaven commanding us to listen to his beloved Son. Even in the quietest times, Christians hear the voice of God. His is the voice calling us to use our voice to share the good news of Christ, that all who believe in him will be saved by his grace.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, speak to your children, for your servants are listening. Amen.