The alarm clock buzzes, beginning our morning revelry. Outside the trash truck backs up to the house, sounding off with robotic bleeps that he is moving in reverse. The coffee maker begins its gurgling as hot liquid drips into the pot. The cell phone vibrates and jingles with a new text message. A fire truck shouts the urgency of yet another call as it passes our street. The refrigerator hums. A Dog barks. The clock hands whisper their ticking away of each moment. All around us, every moment of the day, there is noise.
God says,
In Psalm 13, the psalmists asks, “How long will you forget me, Lord?” Have you ever had the thought that the Lord had forgotten you, or that He had left you? I think, it’s in moments like that that we must stop. Be still. We need to get in the Quiet Place alone with the Lord, that we might still not only the noise around us, but also the noise within us.
The world is constantly shouting at us, but the Lord doesn’t shout. He speaks in the stillness. After He tells the psalmist to be still and know that He is God, the next verse says, “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.” I like to read it this way, “The Lord of hosts IS with us!” Quiet your heart before Him. Sit in the stillness. Don’t be in a hurry. Have His Word open before you. Read, then stop and listen. Listen for His voice speaking quietly to your heart. He will.
If your world is chaotic and confusing, that noise will drown out God’s voice. What do you need to do so that you might hear from your God today? Do it. Just Be still.
With love,
RefreshHer 