Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth (Ps. 46:10).
We must individually hear Him speaking to the heart. When every other voice is hushed, and in quietness we wait before Him, the silence of the soul makes more distinct the voice of God. He bids us, 'Be still, and know that I am God' (Ps. 46:10). Here alone can true rest be found....Amid the hurrying throng, and the strain of life's intense activities, the soul that is thus refreshed will be surrounded with an atmosphere of light and peace" (The Desire of Ages, p. 363).
Four-year-old Bobby was attending the Sabbath school class for little people. He sat quietly, not saying a word, but simply looking on. The teacher wondered why, but said nothing. Later Bobby's mother came for him. When they were getting ready to leave, the teacher asked why the little fellow had not joined in the singing that morning. At first he said nothing. Then his mother, thinking that perhaps he had not been cooperative, exclaimed, "Why, Bobby, what was the matter?"
Slowly the little boy replied, "Somebody has to listen." As it is written, "A little child shall lead them" (Isa. 11:6). In quiet reverence Bobby had worshipped. So we too, even in the rush and crush of modern life, may find "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding" (Phil. 4:7) in the quiet moments spent in meditation and prayer.
The nations may forget God; the world may seem to be under the control of evil powers; but remember this, you who love the Lord, He will yet be exalted in the earth.
We bless Thee for Thy peace, O God,
Deep as the soundless sea,
Which falls like sunshine on the road
Of those who trust in Thee.
MEDITATION PRAYER: "Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come" (Ps. 102:13).
We must individually hear Him speaking to the heart. When every other voice is hushed, and in quietness we wait before Him, the silence of the soul makes more distinct the voice of God. He bids us, 'Be still, and know that I am God' (Ps. 46:10). Here alone can true rest be found....Amid the hurrying throng, and the strain of life's intense activities, the soul that is thus refreshed will be surrounded with an atmosphere of light and peace" (The Desire of Ages, p. 363).
Four-year-old Bobby was attending the Sabbath school class for little people. He sat quietly, not saying a word, but simply looking on. The teacher wondered why, but said nothing. Later Bobby's mother came for him. When they were getting ready to leave, the teacher asked why the little fellow had not joined in the singing that morning. At first he said nothing. Then his mother, thinking that perhaps he had not been cooperative, exclaimed, "Why, Bobby, what was the matter?"
Slowly the little boy replied, "Somebody has to listen." As it is written, "A little child shall lead them" (Isa. 11:6). In quiet reverence Bobby had worshipped. So we too, even in the rush and crush of modern life, may find "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding" (Phil. 4:7) in the quiet moments spent in meditation and prayer.
The nations may forget God; the world may seem to be under the control of evil powers; but remember this, you who love the Lord, He will yet be exalted in the earth.
We bless Thee for Thy peace, O God,
Deep as the soundless sea,
Which falls like sunshine on the road
Of those who trust in Thee.
MEDITATION PRAYER: "Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come" (Ps. 102:13).
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