Comments on: Be Still? You’re Kidding, Right?

By: Dave Lovestrand

Dave Lovestrand — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:18:49 +0000

It is interesting that the Good News Bible renders this as:
“Quit fighting and know that I am God.

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Swap Blog » Blog Archive » Be Still — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:05:17 +0000

[...] Stanley of Transforming Sermons has a great post / link up to a piece at Jesus the Radical Pastor Post here that is a great reminder that we all need to take some BE time with GOD. Swap This These icons [...]

By: Rob Grayson

Rob Grayson — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:49:00 +0000

Hey John,

Just wanted you to know that I stop by here often, and find that it is often a place of refreshment and reflection. You have the gift of touching deep truth with concise words.

Be blessed and be a blessing,

Rob

By: John Frye

John Frye — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:48:18 +0000

Karen (#15),
What a beautiful experience and reflection on the stillness and quietness in God’s presence. I, too, marvel at the thousands of ways the Father can speak to us.
John

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Graysons In France » Be still — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:39:41 +0000

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By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:49:33 +0000

I had to chuckle a little bit when I read this post today. Jessica and Matt and I are reading through the Bible using a special kids read the bible in 365 days book. Last night we read about Elijah, huddled in a cave and lamenting to God that he was the last prophet. God chooses not to speak to Elijah in a thunderstorm or earthquake. He speaks to Elijah in a whisper. Our daily reading was summed up with Psalm 46:10 - Be still and know that I am God. Jessica and I couldn’t help but recite the prayer we’ve said so many times in church.
Often we are lead to believe that God will just grab us and tell us what to do or that He will move in some prominent way. God is often varied in His work. He may be in that little girl that hands you a flower and excitedly says, “Jesus Loves You.” He may be in a whisper of a message that drifts through your thoughts like a gentle breeze. He may be in that stranger that gives you a smile, just when you need one. He may be in that person who wakes up out of a coma, unable to speak but able to gloriously sing hymns of praise. He may be in that little girl that tells her Mommy out of the blue that she wants to read the Bible every night!
Quiet time to reflect about God and pray to our Father helps us learn to listen to His gentle voice. He is more than a God. He is a friend, a confidant, a loving father, a savior. Have you had one-on-one time with your Father lately?

By: John

John — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:18:57 +0000

Ken (#12),
I like the picture you paint….and I hope you get that fish.
To be still is a genuine discipline in this age.
John

By: John

John — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:17:13 +0000

Preacherman,
Thanks for the good words, my brother and colleague in ministry.
John

By: Ken

Ken — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:49:53 +0000

I enjoy being still … and of being.

I can’t wait until the lakes are warmed up again and I can get out under the canopy of God’s great blue sky and gently rock on the waves while seated on my little single-seat inflatable pontoon boat. No computers, no TVs, no phones, no interuptions (unless I happen to catch a fish - a great bonus by the way). It seems I am able to set aside all of those pesky urgent things for a few hours and enjoy the important thing - sitting at the feet of the Lord and marveling at the wonder of the great things He has done. We really need to get back to the original meaning of recreation (re-creation). It’s not an activity where we wear ourselves out, it should be an activity whereby we can get our spiritual battries recharged.

By: preacherman

preacherman — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:12:38 +0000

John,
Wonderful post brother on this beautiful friday.
I always love reading your blog because I always learn something. I will strive be more still. It is so easy especailly for me not to be still, quiet and sink in who God is and what he has done. I praise you brother for reminding us in this busy world to stop and remember God and his Holiness. You are such a source of strength to many believers.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend.