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Monday, December 31, 2007
Do You Hear It?
“…When thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, then thou shalt go out to battle, for God is gone forth before thee.” 1 Chronicles 14:15
As the old year ends and the new one begins. I am making a resolve to fine-tune my spiritual ears to listen for the sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees. The sound of leaves rustling is not what one would expect to signal a charge into a battle. But then God doesn’t have to fit into a mold of our making. Unlike the sharp, piercing sound of a gun shot that signals a race, the sound God chooses is soft and gentle, requiring close attention to know the precise moment to begin. There can be no allowance for distractions, for to lose focus would be to miss the signal.

The danger here is going too soon—ahead of God—or lagging behind resulting in missed opportunities. I do not know what kinds of battles I will face in 2008, but of this I am sure: I do not want to go anywhere unless God goes before me. Such a decision requires absolute trust. My life verse has become Psalm 18:30 "As for God, His way is perfect..." I would never have chosen the hard path of the last few years which the Lord chose for me, but seeing His hand through it and in it, neither would I change it now. I used to know in my head about the sovereignty of God. Now I really know it--in my heart.

So with renewed courage, a good dose of patience, and faith in a trustworthy Lord, I look forward to 2008. I have lots of plans, but I’m listening for the rustling of leaves.

 
posted at 11:07 PM  
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7 Comments:
At 8:06 PM, Blogger Rita Loca said...

Happy New Year!

 
At 11:16 AM, Blogger Carol said...

Jungle Mom...happy new year to you also. Thanks for checking in. I know my blogging has been sporadic, but my readers are the best!

 
At 11:37 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Happy New Year my friend! Yes, I still try to remember to read your blogs. Keep up the good work.

Carole M.

 
At 12:07 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Carol, here's wishing you God's grace for the journey. A clean start, a new year...it's an exciting time, isn't it?

 
At 12:02 PM, Blogger George Bryant said...

Carol - so good to see you write again... May you have a very blessed New Year along with your new husband (6 months today!!) and maybe we can see you sometime in the near future.
Love always, friend,
Ruth B.

 
At 3:10 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Carol

So good to see your pen at work again. I have missed the regular insights and communicating with you. I wish to communicate personally. Please send to my email your current email address and contact info so we can communicate once again.

Happy New Year Carol and my wamrest wishes for a peaceful year ahead.

Rick & Sue M

 
At 11:03 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Carol,
The rustling of the mulberry trees....this always reminds me of Bro. Vick. He used to admonish us to wait until we heard the rustling of the mulberry trees. It is so easy sometimes to want to get ahead of Him. I praise Him for His workings in your life. Hi to Jerry. Lovingly, M

 

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