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“Be still and know that I am GOD; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exhaled in the earth.” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” -Psalm 46:10-11
Familiar words to all believers. Yet how often are we still before God? Stillness is uncommon in our culture today. Many are uncomfortable will stillness…having so much to do, so many places to go…. must finish my to do list, must do this, must do that! Where is God in our daily “to do list?” We are now in the season of extreme business! Christmas is coming! I don’t believe God expects us to be SO busy, that we miss the true meaning of what Christmas is all about. The celebration of His Son’s birth. Jesus Christ, Immanuel, God with us, King of Kings.
Oswald Chambers, once wrote…” Five minutes with God in His Word is worth more than all the rest of the day.” Even a short time of prayer can yield powerful results. My Mother once wrote new words to the old hymn Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus…. here are her words sung to the same tune.
Sit down, be still with Jesus
Sit down, be still with Jesus,
and let His voice be heard!
Hold in your hands the Scriptures
and cherish every word.
Cast down your eyes before Him;
enthroned Him in your mind.
Let every worry vanish;
His peace you'll surely find.
He tends with loving kindness
to all who walk His way.
Take time to heed His leading;
He waits for us to pray.
His joy, His grace, His mercy
are gifts He freely gives
To all who will believe Him,
and love because He lives.
I know that He is with me
and guides my life each day...
He knows my every weakness
and keeps me in His way,
O Soul! Be still before Him
and wait upon His word!
Hear what He says to teach you;
be sure that you have heard!
-Sarah K. Mitchell - 1989
(Sing to the tune of Stand up, Stand up for Jesus!)
A Merry and Blessed Christmas to each and all.
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