Seek the Quiet

It’s interesting to consider night sounds.  If you live in the city, it's the sounds of automobiles and sirens.  In the country, it's tree frogs, owls, whippoorwills, or it just might be Mr. Bill [in his underwear on the front porch] yelling to the neighbor's dog to "shut up."  Yes, there’s some interesting “night sights” too! :)

 

God said, "Be still, and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)  When was the last time you were in the ... quiet?  No television – radio – dishwasher – computer – cell phone - iPad.  At times we seem a bit uncomfortable with quietness.  The Hebrew word “still” is translated “to slacken” as releasing tension in a rope.  The pressures of this world don’t provide much slack, and easily we find ourselves much in need of some still and quiet.  In 1 Kings 19:11-12, we read of Elijah waiting for the wind and earthquake and fire to pass before he heard the “still small voice” of God.  That wind-fire-earthquake thing sounds much like … well, life!  Scripture tells us Jesus sought solitary, quiet places to be alone with The Father – away from the crowds and life’s demands.  What a model for us to pursue stillness and quiet so we can experience God’s precious melodies and sweet fellowship.  Do so today -- seek the quiet.