By Marilyn Ehle
“Climb higher up the mountain and wait there for me…” (Exodus 24:12 The Message).
“Onward, Christian Soldiers,” “Work for the Night Is Coming,” “Go Forth for God.” But should these great old hymns be prefaced with “Be Still, My Soul” or Nearer, My God, to Thee” ?
Such were my thoughts after finally reaching the flat grey boulder on my morning walk in the Colorado Rockies. I’d made it up the first few hundred feet - a fairly steep incline - and was now catching my breath while overlooking the village below. My exercise goal demanded that I soon continue on the path, one that I knew from experience included several more heart - racing hills. Or would it be enough today to just sit on the rock?
Perhaps today I don’t need to march, work or go forth. Perhaps today I need to sit still to feel the gentle breeze, watch the scampering squirrels, hear the gurgle of the hidden brook. Perhaps God has a special word for me that I will only hear while sitting on the rock.
~Father, you know my inclination is to march, work and go forth, efforts all necessary in your Kingdom. But sitting on the rock demands patience and stillness, qualities quite unnatural for me. Help me, God, to sit still long enough to regain my spiritual breath and hear your still, small voice.
About the Author
This devotional was written by Marilyn Ehle. Read more about Marilyn: http://www.tmdevotionals.com/women/authors/marilyn-ehle/
Going Deeper
Consider these questions: Which comes more natural for you: marching and working in the Kingdom of God or sitting still in His presence? Why?
How would rock - sitting enhance your work? What practical steps can you take this week to make your rock - sitting times pleasing to God?
