Time Out
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.“
Romans 10:17 ESV
Life is busy in today’s world. Our days are strained. Tension is the norm. We have our own problems, as well as the troubles of our country (and the world), to weigh us down. It all takes a toll on our mind and heart.
When we don’t acknowledge that God is in control of our lives, we’re at a disadvantage. When we don’t slow down and seek Him daily, we’re missing out on what’s best for us. Slowing down may be difficult, but we can stop giving into every interruption, or paying attention to every distraction. We can be slow to get angry.
“Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.“ (Proverbs 19:11 ESV)
God is never in a hurry to finish what He starts, and He never fails to fulfill what He sets out to do. He’s our ultimate help in time of need. He’s our Guide. Our Strength. Our Hope. If we don’t wait on Him, where’s our peace?
“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.“ (Jeremiah 29:13 ESV)
He is always beside us, ready to help. It’s up to us to acknowledge Him.
“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.“ (Hebrews 4:16 NLT)
God is all wise, all powerful, all knowing. If we submit to His authority, we shall be given everything we need to do His will.
“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” (Psalm 46:10 NLT)
Let’s make certain that we’re making the time to listen to Him by slowing down and faithfully reading His word.
“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.“ (Revelation 3:20 NLT)
“The true Christian will do well to make it a settled rule never to “waste” his evenings. Whatever others may do, let him resolve always to make time for quiet, calm thought-for Bible-reading and prayer. The rule will prove a hard one to keep. It may bring on him the charge of being unsociable and overly strict. Let him not mind this. Anything of this kind is better than habitual late hours in company, hurried prayers, slovenly Bible reading, and a bad conscience. Even if he stands alone in his church or town let him not depart from his rule. He will find himself in a minority, and be thought an eccentric man. But this is genuine Scriptural separation.“ J.C. Ryle