LOVE SPEAKS SOFTLY

When my mother had something important to say and she wanted me to listen closely, she would always talk more softly (almost in a whisper).  When she spoke in this way you knew you'd better pay close attention to what she had to say!  The Lord does likewise.  He doesn't speak when everyone's shouting, screaming, or simply more interested in hearing their own voice.  He wants us to "BE STILL" (quiet down and settle down so we can hear His voice) "and KNOW THAT HE IS GOD!"  [Psalm 46:10]

Even in a worship service, the congregation comes to a place of "SACRED SILENCE."  This is a place of rest...a place where everyone pauses in silence and waits for the Lord to speak.

Our society today is suffering from "conversation clutter" and "noise pollution."  Excessive noise, loud clanging music, and constant chatter are drowning out the Lord's soft whispers.  {I Corinthians 13:1-2]

We read in I Kings 19:11-12 that God did not speak when strong winds, an earthquake, or fire came--but afterwards, when everything had calmed down, He spoke in "a still small voice" (a whisper).  So what am I trying to say?  Simply this:

Shhh!  Listen for His soft, loving voice...draw closer to Him...become more intimately acquainted with Him and you'll hear Him whisper something special in your ear today.  Don't pull away...pause to hear what He has to say...and you'll have a more peaceful and less stressful day!