Tuesday, February 14, 2017

He giveth quietness (Job 34:29)

'He gives quietness in the midst of the raging storm. As we sail the lake with Him, reaching deep water far from land, suddenly, under the midnight sky, a mighty storm sweeps down. Earth and hell seem mobilized against us, and each wave threatens to overwhelm our boat. Then He rises from His sleep and rebukes the winds and the waves. He waves His hand, signaling the end of the raging tempest and the beginning of the restful calm. His voice is heard above the screaming of the wind through the ropes and rigging, and over the thrashing of the waves. "Quiet! Be still" Can you not hear it? And instantly there is a great calm. "He giveth quietness"--quietness even in the midst of losing
our inner strength and comforts....He draws near and whispers the assurance of His presence,bring-
ing an infinite calm to keep our hearts and minds.'

(Streams in the Desert)

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