“And the Lord will take possession of Judah as His inheritance in the Holy Land, and will again choose Jerusalem. Be silent, all flesh, before the Lord, for He is aroused from His holy habitation!”
Zechariah 2:12–13 NKJV
Throughout scripture we see the command to “be silent” or “be still.” Have you ever taken a moment to meditate on and ponder this command? Why silence? In silence there is self-control, awareness, focus, wonder, awe, and deference. The God of the universe, all-powerful (omnipotent), all-knowing (omniscient), and all-being (omnipresent) deserves our thoughts and meditation. When we take the time to focus and listen, we glorify Him. No, there may not be a resounding voice that echoes in your soul, but when you dwell on God’s character and His promises, you become more aware of and intimate with Him.
Intimacy with God is not easy. As women, we are highly relational, not in a groveling, clinging way, but we thrive on relationship. For some, intimacy with others has led to deep hurt. Intimacy involves vulnerability, and for some of us that is a tall order. We must be vulnerable with our Savior; it is the only way to grow closer to Him. Christianity is not a religion. It is a relationship with God that glorifies Him and fulfills our purpose.
Father, I pray that I can draw closer to You. I admit that I have shut myself off from Your presence and from my walk with You, and it has left me empty. Forgive me for leaving. Help me to seek You each day. I do not have the strength to, but I trust in You and cry out for help. Amen.
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2017 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Lydia Mindling.