June 1, 2023
From Ben: Finale? It was not a voice of thunder neither a voice of great tumultuous noice It was a still voice, of perfect mildness As if it has been a whisper It did pierce even to the very soul, saying. Repent ... There came a voice unto them, a pleasant voice As if it where a whisper, saying. Peace. I believe I have often over-dramatized, to my detriment, what it means to speak with power and authority from God. I've consistently envisioned a fire and brimstone, hand raised to the sky, declaring with the voice of thunder truth, sending shock-waves of lightning and power to emphasize the point. This can be the case, however, it is a problem to assume it always be the case. Christ, through the Spirit, speaks with a voice of perfect mildness. With a voice that is still. I have a hope that I will cherish and develop my capacity to cherish the power and authority of the still, calm, voice That is where my conviction of the reality of God and Christ were...