God so often uses the small to remind us of the big. Jesus used sparrows and flowers to remind the disciples of His daily provision. He washed the feet of 12 to illustrate the importance of servant leadership. Yesterday He use the punch of a button to remind me of the importance of silence.
On most mornings, NPR accompanies me on my way to work. Interesting stories of today's news, iconic singers, and quirky science projects drift out of the car's stereo speakers. However, for some reason, yesterday I punched the off button on the radio and headed out to work in silence. It was in this silence that I immediately remembered an item I HAD to take to work that morning. Forgetting would have required a rushed trip back home with the accompanying stress, ignored speed limits, and late start to the day. Had I left the radio on, my thoughts would have been on the latest world news from Nina Totenburg. But the quiet allowed God to gently remind me of what I needed for work. So, within one block, I made a quick u-turn, ran back into the house, and headed out again with all the work supplies I had to have.
Would having forgotten those items been an inconvenience? Sure. Life-altering? Not really. But the reminder God sent me through the event was life-changing. "Be still and know that I am God." No radio. No MP3 player. No iPad.
God is in the quiet.
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