Being Still

Interesting fact: Silent and Listen are spelled with the same letters.

That brings new meaning to this verse:

"Be still and know that I am God." Ps. 46:10

In the Message that verse reads this way:

"Step out of traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God, above politics, above everything."

Verse 11:  Jacob-wrestling God fights for us, God of the Angel Armies protects us.

When going through a difficult time whether it be relationally or financially or health issues, it is easy to keep our minds busy with all the problems and facts of our situation. It can become so noisy that it drowns out God's voice.

God knows everything and we do not. God is control, not us and certainly not our circumstances.

I also think that verse read in the Message is ironic today as it said, take a look at God, above politics...considering what this nation is facing with the debt crisis this is a great verse to meditate on.  Just something to consider.

We need a gentle reminder at times to step away from life and sit before God and be silent and listen.  I heard a pastor last week say that God is always speaking but we are not always quiet enough to hear His voice.

"You're my place of quiet retreat; I wait for your Word to renew me." Ps. 119:14 (the Message)

Be encouraged today that God is in control and His Word will renew you and He wants us to be silent and still before Him and in Him we find our rest.

Have a blessed Sunday.