John 5:37

“In fact, my Father, who is responsible for my presence here, testified about me already.  Of course you never heard his voice nor did you see his face, so how could you possible know his testimony?” John 5:37 EFP

This text is quite an indictment of the religious leaders of the time.  Jesus’ reference was more than likely to his baptism when at the River Jordan the Father said, “This is my beloved son….”  But his words must have cut deep when he points out what must have been obvious to both the leaders and the ones they had been called to lead.  “You never heard his voice, did you?” 

“Never heard God’s voice….”  What does Jesus mean when he makes this broad statement?  They were the ones who spoke for God, but they never heard from him?  They wouldn’t recognize his voice if they heard it is the implication!  What would Jesus say of me today?  Do I hear God’s voice?  Would I recognize it if I heard it?  It would be sad indeed if after all is said and done I would be found to have never heard the voice of God while being surrounded by all the trappings of religiosity.  Where do I go to hear the voice of God?  I need to go more often to that place where I can hear Him speaking to me.  No distractions.  No interruptions.  No outside noise.  I do not want to ever be accused of not hearing or recognizing my heavenly Father’s voice. “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”