The Pursuit of Silence/Solitude
God speaks most clearly and tenderly when we are silent before him.
If we are going to be LIKE Jesus, we must be WITH Jesus.
READ: 1 Kings 19:11-13
God rarely screams for our attention, but often whispers for our devotion.
- Retreat: we must physically remove ourselves from distractions.
READ: Mark 1:35
Luke 6:12
- Reflect: we must allow ourselves to be searched.
READ: Psalms 139:23-24
READ: Psalms 37:7
- Relinquish: We must let go of what pulls us away from God.
READ: Matthew 26:36-42
- Reject: We must identity every intrusive lie using God’s word.
READ: Matthew 4:1-11
- Receive: We can enjoy the fullness of life that Jesus offers.
READ: John 10:10
Conclusion:
If we want the fullness of What Jesus offers us, then we must pursue silence and solitude with intentionality.
