Habakkuk 2:20
“But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.”
BUT this world is filled with chaos and crises. BUT our lives are filled with difficulty and hardship. BUT our minds are filled with problems and plans. BUT our hearts are filled with pain and sadness.
“But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.”
Be silent. Put your worries aside. The Lord is in His holy temple and so...
“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)
Be still because God is sovereign and the world is in His hands. Be still for He knows the plans He has for you. Be still and meditate on the Lord. Be still and let your heart sing.
Remember that Jesus came on a Silent and Holy night when all was calm and all was bright. During this busy season, may you find time to be silent and to be still in the presence of our Holy God.
QUESTIONS:
1. What burdens might you be keeping that can be given to God?
2. When is there time in your day to spend with God in prayer?
PRAYER:
Loving Father, help me to live in the peace. Quiet my anxious heart. Remove all distractions so I can focus on Your holiness.
Nancy Gleeson
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Saturday, December 8, 2018
Sunday, October 23, 2016
A Hope Worth Shouting About
1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
My grandma and grandpa were amazing people. They loved and cared for my sister and me for many years. I know they had a relationship with Jesus just by the way they acted. Their love for each other was evident and their love for others was too. They were in church every Sunday and involved in church community too.
They were raised in the quiet generation sometimes called the silent generation. They lived through WWI and the great depression. They didn't talk about their painful experiences, nor did they talk about their faith. Faith was a very personal thing and one didn't discuss it openly. My grandparents were no different. But still I knew they were Christian by their actions and their love.
When my world as a child was in turmoil, there was peace and hope for a good day at grandma's. When I would spend time with grandpa in his workshop repairing my bicycle or building a chest of drawers for my bedroom, I felt hope in my heart. He was strong and silent and that is what I loved. When all around me was chaos and drama, there was peace in the silence that comes from authentic love.
I recognize now, that peace could only come from a relationship with Jesus. I feel it now too, but my generation isn't silent. We can't afford to be. It is now time to tell the reason for the hope we have. It is time to share the good news and tell everyone who will listen, just how amazing is Jesus and what a life filled with hope can be like. And sometimes our actions speak even louder than our words.
1 Peter 3:13-18
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
They were raised in the quiet generation sometimes called the silent generation. They lived through WWI and the great depression. They didn't talk about their painful experiences, nor did they talk about their faith. Faith was a very personal thing and one didn't discuss it openly. My grandparents were no different. But still I knew they were Christian by their actions and their love.
When my world as a child was in turmoil, there was peace and hope for a good day at grandma's. When I would spend time with grandpa in his workshop repairing my bicycle or building a chest of drawers for my bedroom, I felt hope in my heart. He was strong and silent and that is what I loved. When all around me was chaos and drama, there was peace in the silence that comes from authentic love.
I recognize now, that peace could only come from a relationship with Jesus. I feel it now too, but my generation isn't silent. We can't afford to be. It is now time to tell the reason for the hope we have. It is time to share the good news and tell everyone who will listen, just how amazing is Jesus and what a life filled with hope can be like. And sometimes our actions speak even louder than our words.
1 Peter 3:13-18
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