In the last article for this site, we looked at several streams of thought concerning the voice of God. While listening to a message by Dr. J. Vernon McGee, I was reminded of the uniqueness of my Lord one more time. Dr. McGee was discussing the fact that while Jesus used different "techniques" to heal the blind, He always used His voice to call to life those who were dead. What a concept! He raised a young girl ("little lamb, wake up" Mark 5:41) gently. He raised a young man more firmly ("young man, awake" Luke 7:14). The third example is the most familiar. In John Chapter 11, Lazarus is dead, Jesus is several days journey away. In this instance, Lazarus is sealed inside a tomb. "And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. John 11:43. "
As Dr. Charles Stevens used to say, "everyone has an unique experience, even though they all are based on the same thing." There is an interesting thread to this "Voice of God" path. Jesus spoke to the dead and they responded. This is the same voice that I heard one day. He called me and I responded, though dead. I don't remember all the things He said to me, but I clearly recall His voice, not audible, but tangible.
Not only is that true, but one day I will hear His voice again. "1 Thess 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout..." Dr. McGee made the statement that the shout will be Him calling each of the dead by name to "wake up." I look forward to hearing that voice once again! Even so come Lord Jesus!!
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