For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israe l
Being quiet and
still is often the wisest thing you and I can do. Wisdom dictates we humble
ourselves before the One Who knows all - “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm
46:10). Yet, we find that the most difficult thing to do – to just be
quiet. That is because the love of God has not yet been perfected in
us, and we have much to learn about the ways of the Holy Spirit.
In today’s
church, there is such a temptation to run to and fro, to chase every new idea
and “revelation,” and to listen to and embrace “truth” from an endless number
of teachers. We live in the “Facebook” generation where we easily grant access
to our ears and hearts, often without even considering the fact that our time
and attention should belong exclusively to our Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Beloved, we
are to be like a tree planted by the rivers of water (Psalm 1:3). God’s
supply to his children is often unseen, underground, and dispensed in the secret place of prayer and intimate
fellowship. – then, we are consistently nourished by the never-ceasing
provision of a Holy God, Who dwells within where no one sees. We possess a
boldness rooted firmly in an ever-increasing belief that God never fails, never
gets weary, and is always good to His children. That confidence is our hiding
place, and the secret place found only by those who rest in Him. So, be still, my friend, and know that He
is God.
Love and
peace beyond understanding,
Pastor Eric
