In Quietness And Trust

For thus Lord Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, has said,
“In repentance and rest you will be saved,
In quietness and trust is your might.”
But you were not willing,
   -- Isaiah 30:15

Good heavens! Why would they not be willing? We ask from our safe perch a few centuries down the road. And yet, if we look around a bit, there seems to be a lot going on. There is an achievement orientation to the life around us. People are named great by their awards, completed deals, businesses built, net worth (real or estimated), times seen on the monitor screen, and so on. How many people are called out in the media for their quietness and trust? Speak of rest and see how fast you are called lazy. Would any high achievers set their resume aside to live a life of repentance, rest, quietness, and trust in God? How about after the world has named them 'great' in some way? The busyness of the world can be addictive, and it can be risky in the light of eternity too!

Beware the noisy busyness of the world that loves its business!

Bucky

P.S. And a Happy Birthday wish to my mom today!