Golden Silence

Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10a)

We live in a noisy world, and we've become accustomed to it. Many people today aren't comfortable without it. If they're home alone, they turn on their televisions for company. Driving in their vehicles, they turn up the radio. A set of earplugs or a bluetooth is common. Perhaps this is why we rarely hear God's voice, if at all.

And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire" and after the fire a still small voice (1 Kings 19:12).

He has told us, "Be still and know that I am God." Be still; be silent. Our strength and safety can be found more in silence than in noise, because that's where we find God. Remember when Elijah hid in the cave after running from Jezebel? He stood at the entrance of the cave and watched a mighty wind that even broke the rocks, but God didn't speak to him from the wind. Then came a great earthquake and a raging fire, but God didn't come to him in either of those. God spoke to him in a still, small voice from the calm and silence that followed. The movie, War Room, also shows us the importance of getting alone with God with no distractions.

We should turn to God and be aware of His presence all through the day, but when we hold our special, daily prayer time, we shouldn't do all the talking. We need to take time to meditate upon the Lord, to kneel in silence, and wait patiently with great joy for Him to speak to our hearts. The more you practice this, the clearer His voice will become and the more you will feel His love, grace, and mercy poured out upon you. The Bible will never become as alive and vibrant to you until you hear God speak to you. Yes, silence is golden.

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