You Know It When You See It

Here in South Central Virginia we are enjoying the peak of Autumn. Over the last few weeks I've looked around and wondered, "So, are the leaves at their peak?" Sometimes I'd think yes and sometimes no, but I was never sure. Now that the leaves are actually at their peak colors, there is no doubt in my mind at all. I can say with certainty that we're seeing the peak.

It's funny. This is not my first Autumn, and it's not the first time I've found myself wondering if the leaves were yet at their peak only to discover later that once they are, it is very obvious. There's no wondering involved - only the glorious obviousness of the beauty. You definitely know it when you see it.

Hearing God's voice seems to be the same for me. There are times when I wonder if God is saying something to me. I ponder and wonder and muse. But then God actually does speak, and there is no doubt at all. God has a way of making his voice very obvious so that there's no doubt, no wondering - only certainty.

Interesting how, just as I wonder about the leaves after experiencing many Autumns, I wonder about hearing God speak after walking with Him for so long and knowing His voice.