“Don’t
talk before you think or make promises to God without
thinking them through. God is in heaven, and you
are on earth, so don’t talk too much.”
(Ecclesiastes 5:2, CEV)
I
appreciate the encouragement of scripture to be quiet before the Lord. These words aren’t meant to isolate us in our
silence before God, but to provide the space necessary to allow for the hearing
of God’s word. It’s hard to listen when
you are constantly talking. The words
from the teacher of Ecclesiastes speak of reverence, measured thought, and
respect for the Creator of heaven and earth.
This isn’t “pins and needles” anxiety brought on by utter fear of the
Almighty, but authentic wonder and awe when confronted by the eternal
One.
We’re all
guilty of speaking at times before we think. But when we come before God, words
aren’t always necessary… a listening ear and open heart, however,
are.
Prayer:
Quietly, we wait and listen, Lord….
Jim
Abernathy
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