Silence

When the weekly session of charismatic group began in the night four days ago, I was introduced to the new level of the silence. Silence is not just the quiet and empty surrounding but it also gives you the chance to hear God's voice! I was astonished to the large extend. A thought of just one verse kept haunting my head. "Be still, and know that I am God." (Ps 46:10 NIV) It began to make sense as too much noise neglects your chance to hear God's voice. I notice many of my friends who always carry ipods and plug their ears to music, often care about themselves rather than the needs of others. And they cannot bear to tolerate it in the silence. I often heard, "Oh, it's so quiet. It's killing me!" As my hand was unable to carry heavy due to the wound, I was turned down many times when I asked for the companion to assist me to buy the metal tools from the metal factory and hardware shop today. So I ended up being the lone wolf. Fortunately, my other hand was strong enough to handle the superman's tasks with the years of trainings.

The people who do not receive God in their heart, are living in the darkness. Thus, they neglect the needs of the others. I also learnt that Jesus often went to the deserted places and mountain to pray during His time on the earth. I was amazed at that! I have never thought of the silence being the best chance to hear God because I always thought that God is "answering" among the mouths of the holy people like priests etc. That's why I have been wanting to be able to hear and listen to the homily in the church.

Right now, my heart is thanking God with all the might for putting me in the silent world so that I have more opportunities to talk and listen to God. I wish I would be told all about it long time ago! Otherwise, I would never waste my breath in the large amount. *chuckle*

So are you willing to unplug your ears from music and spend time in silence with God now?

"God says, ' Be silent and listen to me, you distant lands!' " (Is 41:1)
"The Lord is in His Holy Temple; let everyone on earth be silent in His presence." (Hb 2:20)
"For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation." (Ps 62:1 ESV)