365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns December 23

365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns

(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)

DECEMBER 23

THE HOLY SPIRIT: THE VOICE OF THUNDER

“The voice of Your thunder was in the whirlwind; The lightnings lit

up the world; The earth trembled and shook.

Psalm 77:18

The Holy Spirit speaks in the Voice of Thunder to warn of approaching storms. When lightning flashes, people in the distance see it and know that bad weather is coming. People who don’t see lightning can hear the thunder’s warning and seek shelter. Thunder is not loud to scare people, but the opposite is true. It is loud to warn people to seek safety and comfort during a storm. The Holy Spirit is the Voice of Thunder, telling you that storms are coming to your life. There will be different kinds of storms for different people, such as financial storms, family storms, legal storms and, to others, storms of physical pain, religious persecution, and job stress. Life will not always be easy, so listen to the Spirit’s warnings. Prepare for difficulties by seeking the protection of His presence.

Lord, I will listen for Your voice that warns me of coming

problems. I will be ready for all things, both the good days

and the bad. I will hide in Your presence.

The Voice of Thunder tells of storms far off, when you don’t see lightning on the far distant

horizon. These storms may take a long time to reach you, or they may go around you. So, praise God for both sending the storms to teach for keeping away other storms.

Lord, I will hide in Your presence when the windstorm tears up my

outer life, and I will praise You when You keep them away. Amen.

Reading: Psalm 77

Key Thought: The Holy Spirit warns us of coming danger so we can prepare for it.