I visited a mountain upon instruction of the Almighty Creator,
Magnificent mountain - my favorite aspect of mother nature!
I was going to receive a message. It sounded imperative but almost mythical,
To hear the voice of God – is this even possible?
The laborious mountain looked down on me with hospitality and awe,
I frequently forget that as a man, I'm made in the image of the Almighty God.
It was a scorching, summer day. My back was wet with sweat. Music came from behind.
Chirp, chirp. Twitter, twitter. Freddie Mercury couldn't sound so divine.
Exhausted, I made it to the top – now what?
Was I about to truly hear the voice of God?
I stood there and waited when a windstorm came and brought dismay!
Birds flew backwards, grass was uprooted, trees crackled in pain, I was so afraid.
The terrifying and powerful windstorm drowned my screams,
What an entrance! Soon to come had to be the message God had for me.
But as the storm died, nothing came. I was exasperated. I didn't hear a single word.
Was there a misunderstanding? Did I nearly die?! Why on God's green earth?!
Rocks just crushed against rocks. It was unfathomably strong.
He missed out on the entrance of all entrances. Could something possibly have gone wrong?
As I stood dazed and confused, along came an earthquake!
Surely this was when I would receive my message, this notion could be no mistake.
The ground split open around the mountain as if I were surrounded by mouths,
Maybe God was running late and He wanted another entrance in order to astound.
The ground shook with vigor, it was unbelievable!
I never knew that such an experience was even possible.
I grasped onto what I could find for support,
And I waited to hear my message from the Lord,
But to my frustration and confusion, it never came,
What could God be doing that could cause Him to be so late?
The earthquake finally subdued and still no sign of His word,
I was alone on the mountain – still no sign of the Lord.
At this point, I took it personally,
Could the Almighty Creator be making fun of me?
I was being pretty selfish. I was having a pity party,
When a tumultuous fire came down and surrounded everything!
Surely this would be like the burning bush – we all know the story,
I looked around, all I could see was fire! It was all around me.
I still heard no voice, the immense sound of the fire was overpowering,
Now I was terrified. Hopefully God would soon come and save me.
The fire dissipated – still no message – nothing!
Maybe this was a test of patience. That was it – He was testing me!
Nothing came from the windstorm, earthquake, or fire,
Was that my message? Did He just want to show me His great power?
I thought I was going to hear the actual voice of God Almighty,
No metaphor, no force of nature, but the voice of the One who created everything.
I was perturbed, I was cranky, I was tired. Did He enjoy confusing me?
Was I being selfish? Was I being foolish? Was I being human – probably.
But wait! I was told that I would hear His voice. Until then, I would go no further.
I waited patiently for that voice, and it truly came – it simply came as a whisper.
