Psalm 37:7-9
Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when people succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes
and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when people succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;
do not fret—it leads only to evil.
For those who are evil will be destroyed,
but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.
I love how the first sentence directs to to be still before the Lord. I always find myself thinking I need to do more, take action, make plans - but here He is saying to Be Still!! It really is when we sit before the Lord in stillness that we hear Him best - and find His strength to trust and wait. Easier said than done!!
3 comments:
Good point, I too feel like I need to always take action and be on the move. Here we read to "Be still", meaning to me - to wait for the Lord. Doing what's right, for Him, in the meantime, and waiting and watching for Him to direct us.
Definitely not easy to wait, especially living in an instant society. Good point.
Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. - Psalm 37:4
This verse stood out to me as a reminder to keep my desires in check. Are my desires being fulfilled? And more importantly, am I taking delight in the Lord?
It is hard to wait patiently for God to work!
I love how Paul continues to be granted audiences with the most powerful men of the land, and uses every opportunity to share the gospel with them.
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