My family has been doing a lot of traveling the first half of the summer. I have been left at home alone by myself quite a bit while my wife and daughters visit family and friends. This week my girls are spending time with my parents in St. Maries, ID. Sue is at training in Moscow, ID for her new teaching job that begins in September. My solitude has allowed me a lot of time to think deeply. I am not a naturally introspective person so it is beneficial for me to have times of solitude in my life to think.......and to listen to God.
Jesus exemplified a life of active ministry to the masses and also to needy individuals. But he also modeled the human need for solitude and silence. There were many times when Jesus withdrew from the crowds (Matthew 14:13, Luke 5:16) and even his disciples at times to commune with God.
What about you, how long has it been since you had a quiet evening without TV, music, phone, internet or companionship with other people? Is it possible that God's voice is drowned out by all the noise we surround ourselves with? Go ahead, give it a try. Spend an evening of quiet with God and see what happens.
1 comment:
hello don, i do agree its hard to be quiet and listen to god. the one thing we can benefit from the most is hard to do. hmmm peace, thomas
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