Often we rush into things without giving much thought. With our fast paced world, rushing is a way of life. At times, we rush without thinking. The Bible tells us to be patient, to take careful steps, to seek out, to test, to rest in Him. Our nature causes us to jump to conclusions, to act in emotion, to not consider but to just move and do what we think is best.
Last night, I saw an empty soda bottle in my son’s room. My son has a horrible habit of leaving empty bottles laying around, a habit that drives his OCD mother crazy. I knew that my daughter needed that type of bottle for her science project so rather than taking the chaos left by my son to the recycling bin, I placed this particular plastic bottle on her desk. A few hours later, she noticed the bottle on her desk. She grabbed it and came rushing downstairs toward my son with bottle in hand. The moment I set eyes on her, I knew she was on a mission—a mission to scold her disorganized brother. I tried to step between her and let her know what happened. Wait! Don’t say anything! Hold on. I need to tell you something. It was certainly a wild moment, but not the first one.
My favorite time of the day is the morning. I love the quiet. So peaceful. So calm. What a wonderful time to consider, to meditate, to examine. The Psalmist wrote, “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). This verse says, quit striving, stop fighting. Know that God is God. He will be honored by all. There is no need to be rushing around into things, no need to jump around like you have ants in your pants. No need to live so fast paced you miss true life. My friends, God is speaking to you with His still small voice. Stop. Listen. Rest. Take in a deep breath. Allow His words to linger. Examine His Word. Cling to it. Embrace Him. Your only Peace. Your only Joy. Jesus.
Tania Gutekunst 