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

Sometimes we need to do nothing in order to gain something.

Let me repeat that again.

Sometimes, we need to do nothing in order to gain something.

Think about that for a moment in terms of spirituality.

God is a patient and loving Father and He demonstrates that in so many ways.

He listens to us. He guides us. And always there ready to help and protect us.

We run to Him and pray, especially when we’re in need of something. That can fall under many categories, such as: intercessory prayer; personal prayer; or just in need of company and a confidant with great listening skills.

Yes, our Father is all that and more.

But…do we ever take the time to glorify Him?

Or give Him thanks?

 And after giving Him thanks..then complete our worship and praise with “waiting?”  Or just “listening for Him?”

Waiting… and patience in waiting is an art and clearly a virtue of the Spirit.

When we recognize that our Father is the key to opening doors, and understand He is the light that shines through the darkness, or a window, that’s when we will develop the discipline to “wait” for Him. That’s when growth in faith begins to bloom.

God rewards those in attendance to His presence and those in obedience to His Word…and especially those who devote their lives to waiting upon Him.

We need to grasp the full meaning of waiting and knowing He is God. ..that we are in His glorious hands.

We are employed in not making an effort, or putting forth exertion; or more exact… leaving matters with God. And/or being without anxiety about the issue or issues we are currently facing.

In Exodus 14:13, “Stand still, and see the salvation of God“— In this verse the meaning expressed is obviously one of tranquility.

A powerful calm and confiding closeness along with a trustful state of mind is present as Moses experiences the divine presence and power of our God.

We  sense and understand that God had interposed, and had shown that He was able to defend His people when surrounded by dangers.

When Moses said unto the people—Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever—  We must remember God is the same today as He was yesterday.

God hasn’t changed…time has gone by…but God is the same…and continues to care for His children in the very same way.

So throughout the ages, God has performed miracles, overcame opposition, and withstood the hands of time.

He is the author of peace and salvation.

We are not to fear the world.

We are to trust in Him…and wait upon Him.

Because, “Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.”  1 John 4:4

When you read, and listen, and hear His Word, it’ll become easier to sit and “wait” thereby fully grasping overwhelming joy in realizing His infinite power, and His consuming fire of love.

Close your eyes…give Him thanks…and wait…

Then watch and see what God does!

Amen~

 

 

Know ye that the LORD He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.  

Psalm 100:3