Silent

There is not a lot of silence in my world. It seems like everywhere I go has some noise. These things called notifications try to be subtle, but they are part of the noise.  In the mornings I like the quietness of my home. It’s not really silent as I hear the fan of the furnace and the noise of the coffee maker. I can also hear the hum of the refrigerator. I do like my quiet time with the Lord in the mornings. I always leave with some clearer perspective about the Lord and how He wants to move in my life. I think sometimes the noise of the day can crowd out my ability to think clearly and act wisely.

When it’s quiet I can hear clearer from the Lord.

When it’s quiet I can see His hand on my life.

When it’s quiet I can rest more completely in Him.

When it’s quiet I feel renewed, refreshed and ready to deal with the noise.

The nation of Israel was making final preparations for going into The Promised Land. Moses was giving them instructions of all sorts and then says be quiet. Check this out…

9 Then Moses and the Levitical priests said to all Israel, ‘Be silent, Israel, and listen! You have now become the people of the Lord your God. 10 Obey the Lord your God and follow his commands and decrees that I give you today.’ (Deuteronomy 27:9-10 NIV)

If will see my self as God’s kid, it changes my perspective on everything. I find hope and peace in knowing that I’m God’s kid. I don’t want to loose that perspective. I think my times of silence with Him, restores my perspective.

Being silent and listening is not expensive. It does take some time. I’m reminded to listen with my ears and my eyes as I walk through His Word.

Pressing On!

Dwayne