Be Still . . .
Devotionals for Daily Living ©

Wait for the Lord;
     be strong and take heart
     and wait for the Lord.
(Psalm 27:14 (NIV))

What do you do when you are waiting?

Do you start off pacing and fidgeting? Are you anxious and impatient? Are you restless and on edge?

Most people start off like that!

Are you like most people?

How long does it take for you to settle down and sit quietly? How long does it take for you to relax and surrender to the task at hand? How long does it take for you to do what God asks of us?

"Be still, and know that I am God.
     I will be exalted among the nations,
     I will be exalted in the earth!"
(Psalm 46:10 (ESV))

Did you notice that in both passages there is a benefit for the action. We will be given strength. We will be given wisdom. When we receive these, God is exalted, for He has another person who will proclaim His glory. In order to get His strength and His wisdom, we must be willing to be patient and wait. We must be willing to be still in His presence.

Are you willing to be still?

Are you willing to wait?

If you are like me, it is a constant struggle. Human nature wants instant gratification. It wants action. We must learn to overcome our sinful human nature if we desire to be still in His presence and wait for the Lord.

Have you become good at waiting?

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