Justin March leads the Bethany Lutheran Church Men’s Ministry and sends a weekly email message to the Men’s group every week.  Justin has generously permitted us to post his weekly reflections here.

There are a lot of
strong voices in the world today. As we draw nearer to the presidential
election, we hear the voices of candidates who are pushing their agendas,
finalizing their plans, and asking for our votes. As we see injustice, we hear
the voices of our communities who are tired of the violence, who are speaking
out for inequalities, and will no longer be silenced until their rights are
upheld. And of course, we hear the voices of the media who will do everything
in their power to make sure we hear as many voices as we allow them to bombard
us with.

So, as Christians, how
do we filter through all these voices? How do we differentiate between right
and wrong? Do we understand what messages are pure, gracious, and forgiving?
Are we aware of the voices that fill our minds with hatred, separation, and
empty promises? Or do we allow the loudest voices to take over, tell us what to
do, and force their propaganda into our lives?

If you need some
clarity amongst all the voices you are hearing, remember this. Only God’s voice
will ensure you the truth. When things are blurry, it is his voice that will
erase the confusion. When times are tough, it is his voice that will lift us
up. When we are lonely, it is his voice that will bring us comfort. And amongst
all the mixed messages, it is his voice that will never lead us astray.

If you are having some
trouble filtering the voices, focus on finding his. His is the voice that will
help you find your way back to the path you are destined to travel. His is the
voice that will allow you to understand that you are not on this journey alone.
And his is the voice that will empower you to fulfill your mission, spread his
word, and be the disciple he longs for you to be. There are many voices we can
choose to follow, but there is only one Voice of Truth!

“But the voice of
truth tells me a different story, the voice of truth says, “Do not be afraid!”
The voice of truth says, “This is for my glory.” Out of all the voices calling
out to me, I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth.” – ‘Voice of Truth’ by Casting Crowns