Being still is difficult in a culture that wants to appeal to our senses 24/7/365. There is always something to see, there is always something to do. We are busier than ever. Busy with what? How easy it is to get sucked into a vortex of busyness, getting so caught up doing this thing or that thing that we end up living without the real thing. How else could it be that in a culture where people can amuse themselves so cheaply and easily, so many still find themselves bored and unfulfilled?
Today's scripture (Psalm 46) points to something greater than anything else we strive for. The author suggests there is something vitally important to be found in stillness, in quiet, in solitude, in rest; but unless we learn and choose to be still, be quiet, be alone for a spell, and put our feet up for a bit, it will likely elude us.
Be still enough today to know He is God.
Greg,
ReplyDeleteAs we discussed yesterday I have embarked on 40 days of fasting Christian "busyness," that is, being busy at doing so called Christian activities," rather than being a man of God. What does that mean?
I am learning to "do" less and "be" more. God wants our hands and feet but he certainly doesn't NEED them. Like a father and his little boy, God will let us help Him with his chores even though we get in the way most of the time. When we do, He pats our head and smiles and just loves us.
Today, as I walked, I looked up at a vast field of stars and thanked God for them. As I gazed He said, "you're welcome," sending a shooting star across my field of vision! Praise Him!
God will show us many wonderful things if we ask and then LISTEN for that still small voice.
Blessings,
John R.
Read Amos 5:7-9.