be still and listen

Be still 
and know that I am God; 
I will be exalted 
among the nations, 
I will be exalted
 in the earth.  -Psalm 46:10




Yesterday, during our home-church Sunday gathering, the Lord brought a reminder to me through a sister in the Lord.  The reminder was to "be still" and to stop and listen to the voice of the Lord Most High.  


Do you know that God speaks to His people, even to the redeemed of today?  


We've read the Bible stories about Mary (the mother of Jesus) who heard from God through an angel.  We've read about Daniel and the visions God gave him through dreams.  We've read about Isaiah, Ezekiel, Abraham, Samuel, and the other redeemed men and women whose lives have been included in the Living Word of God - how they heard the voice of the Lord, given visions, and specific instructions on their specific service and duties for the Lord. Well, God still does those things to the redeemed of this current time.  But we've got to stop and listen, and be still.


So, today I'm dropping off my "to-do list." I'm going to be still, pick up God's love letters to us (the Bible) and listen to what He has to say to me today.


Here's a little up-beat song from Bethany Dillon called "Stop & Listen."  Perhaps, it will get you into that longing to stop and listen to what the Lord of lords might have to say to you today - that is, if you belong to Him.

I'm going to continue reading in the book of Acts (in the Bible, the 5th book in New Testament, after the 4 gospel books) - for those of you who are just starting to walk in the faith or getting know truly who God is and what His Word says.   


If you're totally new in reading the Bible, I recommend reading the gospel of John.  After you finish that head on to the book of Ephesians, then to the doctrine book of Romans.  Dedicate time to make sure you'll get to read all of the Bible, including the books in the Old Testament side.


May the Lord God give you revelations of who He is, and may you hear and listen to His voice, and obey.