23 April 2008

Be still

Posted by Rob under: Christian life .

“Be still and know that I am God” is probably one of everybody’s favourite Bible verses. I came across this thought-provoking post a couple of days ago and thought I’d share it here.

clipped from www.jesustheradicalpastor.com

Be still, and know that I AM.
Be still, and know.
Be still.
Be.

Be still, and know that I am God.

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How shall we “be still” in a culture where stillness is considered laziness?

How shall we “be” in a culture where silence is a sign of uncomfortable weakness?

How shall we “be” in a culture where “the eyes of faith” are considered blindness?

How shall we “be” in a culture where singleness of purpose is considered ineptness in a multi-tasking world?

How shall we “be” in a culture where simplicity is considered lack of initiative amidst consumer-driven frenzy?

How shall we “be” in a culture where homo sapiens has evolved to homo narcissus?

How shall we “be still” in a culture that interprets “be still” as “be run over”?

How shall we “be still” in churches that mimic the culture?

How shall we “know God” when God is just another word on our “priority list”?

One Comment so far...

John Frye Says:

24 April 2008 at 1:49 am.

Thanks so much for visiting JTRP and for the link.
God bless you!
John Frye

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