Hearing Your Clarion Call
For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle? 1Cor. 14:8
The Clarion
The Clarion was a medieval trumpet with a clear high-pitched tone which they used to summon people to action and as a signal in war.
This clear unmistakable sound led to the figure of speech, “The Clarion Call” derived from the Latin words “claritat” [clarity] and “clarus” [clear] which are used to express clearness of expression, thought, sound or image.
Sounding the trumpet is described 60 times throughout Scripture as a call to action and clarity in understanding.
God Has a Clarion Voice
I clearly remember sitting in our church and looking up to the Preacher, high above us on the pedestal, nearly touching heaven with his head from my point of view as a little girl. He spoke about listening to God’s voice and I wondered what He sounded like and how we are suppose to hear Him?
During later years I learned to listen and wait upon Him to speak to me. Though He speaks in different ways, one common denominator is always present; when He speaks I know with-out a doubt, I hear Him and I can clearly state His answer and which direction I need to take. He has a clarion voice!
Just read throughout the Scriptures, where God has spoken and you will discover that His words are always crisp, clear and direct.
Jesus says in John 10:4-5 that we know His voice and the voice of a stranger we will not follow.
Hearing Your Clarion Call
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Ps. 32:8
God created you and me with a unique purpose for this time and hour. He instructs us in every season of our walk. This is our Clarion Call. When you and I are obedient to executing His instruction, we will achieve great exploits for God in our spheres of influence. Through our clarion calls, He directs our footsteps and leads us to victory, not only to bless us but also to reveal His glory through us. In our obedience we bring Him the honour.
It is important to make sure that we are certain what it is we are to do at this time. To be obedient and to do it with excellence is crucial. Upon this building block we will build during our next season.
May you build with joy!
Wilhelmien
July 25th, 2008 at 1:49 am
I woke up this morning hearing a sound and then the words,” clarion call”. This is how the Lord speaks to me many times, using words I would not use in a normal conversation, and that I do not really know the meaning of. I googled it and found this ministry the first thing. I know there are no coincidences with God, only God- sequences! Thank you,Lord, for giving us clear direction for this season! Love your website! Blessings, Deborah
July 28th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Dear Deborah,
Thank you for sharing with us how God speaks to you. The fact that you heard the Clarion sound and then the words “Clarion Call” is awesome.
I believe God brought it to your attention to teach you and direct you towards a very specific call in this season! I will lift you up in prayer.
May He bless you with wisdom, knowledge, guidance, understanding and discernment!
Blessings,
Wilhelmien
August 13th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
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