A Voice from Heaven

Wow, we enjoyed a blessed day of Bible Study, Worship and fellowship yesterday!

Our 10:00 Bible Study was from the book of Daniel. As Randall taught through the lesson we read Daniel 4:31. One phrase in that verse captivated my heart and mind. “There fell a voice from heaven,” That is certainly what we need today. We need to hear a voice from Heaven! Actually we did hear that voice on Sunday, as we studied God’s Word in our Adult Bible Study and then again as we set under the preaching of the Word in our morning and evening service. It is the voice from heaven that can make a lasting impact on all who hear that voice! Did you hear it yesterday?

It sure was a blessing to preach from 1 Peter 1:10-12. Those three verses are PACKED with practical application! Peter is expanding on the wonderful theme of Salvation. The wonder of our salvation is seen in….

1. The Prophets InvestigationThe prophets of old “inquired and searched diligently” to learn of the Salvation we have in Christ. They learned of the “grace” that is ours; the “sufferings of Christ;” and of the “glory” that is to come. May we like them continue to investigate the great truths of God’s Word!

2. The Spirit’s Revelation
What a blessing to know that the Spirit still reveals the truth of God’s Word to us today. He is the master teacher and He can give us a depth of understanding of God’s Word. May we each be faithful students of all the Spirit will reveal to us!

3. The Preacher’s Proclamation
Thank God for “them that have preached the gospel unto you” (vs. 12). The gospel that is preached is a personal gospel; it is preached unto “you.” It is also a powerful message because it is proclaimed with the power of “the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven;” Yes the message we preach, when it is the Word of God that is proclaimed is the “voice from heaven” that we all need to hear.

4. The Angel’s Examination
It is an awesome through that the message of Salvation is a message that “the angels desire to look into.” (vs. 12). They are eager to see, hear, and learn of the great salvation that is ours through Christ Jesus. What a testimony to the wonder, power, and awesomeness of the Gospel! Do we have that same eagerness to hear and learn more of the truth of God’s Word? I trust you do!

The Salvation that is ours is certainly worth looking into. Just ask the Prophets, the Spirit, the Preacher’s and the Angels in Heaven and they will testify to the wonder of Salvation.

I am rejoicing with “joy unspeakable and full of glory” over my salvation,
Pastor Mike