The Holy Spirit is referred to as “that still, small voice”. Learning to hear that voice is important as is following the Spirit’s prompts. I am reminded of the song…”Trust and obey, for there’s no other way, to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey”. We have free will and are able to choose to listen and obey or not. I believe one of the keys to our success is our ability to discern the voices and follow the one that leads to light and life. Towards the end of our time in Maine, I failed to discern the “voice” telling me that it was not the time to move. I misread the voice, thinking that is was just me being “weak”. You know, we men are taught to be strong, decisive, bold and fearless. Granted, these are admirable character qualities that men should have but not at the expense of our spiritual hearing! Displaying these character qualities while keeping a keen ear for the Spirit is key. Back to the story… not heeding the Spirit in Maine led to our premature move to South Carolina which started a snowball effect in my life and that of my family. In looking back to that time I realize that I had become emotionally spent! The strain and pressures of the mortgage business had taken a toll on me. I now know, more than ever, that Satan and his masked marauders are looking to “take out” Gods people and render us ineffective and useless for the Kingdom of God. One of the beautiful things about God and the way He works is that “He works all things together for good”. He uses all things! Even the things that Satan meant for our harm, God uses them to refine and perfect us in Christ.
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