In a world consumed with thoughts of itself, filled with people impressed with each other, having disconnected with the only One worthy of praise, it’s time we return to Theology 101 and sit silently in His presence.
From Psalm 115:3: “Our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases.”
Are you weak? Weary? Confused? Troubled? Pressured? How is your relationship with God? Is it held in its place of priority? I believe the greater the pressure, the greater your need for time alone with Him.
From Isaiah 50:4-5: “The Lord God has given mea trained tongue, that I may know how to sustainthe weary with a word. Morning by morning He wakens,wakens my earto listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear,and I was not rebellious;I did not turn backward.”
American-born Kay Arthur (born 1933) is an award-winning Christian author and Bible teacher.
It takes calm, thoughtful, prayerful meditation on the Word to extract its deepest nourishment.
From Joshua 1:8: “This book of law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it.”