Silence
I’ve now seen Star Trek twice. One thing that I loved and appreciated is director, JJ Abrams, is not afraid of silence. There were several times when he’d cut away to a new shot and it would suddenly go silent – it really added a nice touch.
I started thinking about how silence is a beautiful thing, especially in contrast to our busy lives. I wonder how often in the hustle and bustle of life that we miss out on God moments. Remember He speaks in a still, small voice and if we’re not careful, it can be hard to hear from Him.
Psalm 37:7 – Quiet down before God, be prayerful before him.
Psalm 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God.
Psalm 73:23-24 - I’m still in your presence, but you’ve taken my hand. 24 You wisely and tenderly lead me, and then you bless me.
*** My encouragement for you (and me) is to take time out to “be still” and quiet before our Creator. Listen for that still, small voice. Mind you: you have to be intentional about this or it will never happen. Now – be quiet!
June 9th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
So true Greg…. We live in such an -on the go- kinda world that we miss that still small quiet voice… Thanks for the great reminder… Nothing is more important then communicating and drawing close to Christ. He is our anchor in the stormy sea of life….