Psalm 29

"The voice of Yahweh sharpens lightening shafts!"
Psalm 29:7

What an image! That God's voice even sharpens the lightning is a word picture that sticks in my mind having watched storms from a distance and found them absolutely fascinating in their power.
The power and sharpness of each bolt of lightening as it cuts across the sky or lights up the clouds is something that is totally unique in this world. I don't think there is anything that compares. Having watched several storms from a distance this summer I'm reminded of their power and their beauty as well. So now I want to remember this phrase so that every time I see a lightening storm I will hear God's voice in its midst. I want to remember that God's voice sharpens each and every bolt as it comes from the clouds. I want to remember that the same voice that sharpens the lightening also speaks with the gentle whisper of silence. I want to learn to listen for both voices that I might know the fullness of God!
I want to know that what ever storm I find myself in God can and will speak with clarity and power even when it isn't something that I want to hear.