"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalms 46:10 KJV
I've been finding it difficult to be still. For some reason, I've been feeling uncomfortable with silence. So I usually fill the silence with noise...whether that noise is music or a video.
It is in the stillness that we hear God's voice clearly without any distractions. His voice is quiet and many times it cannot be heard over the noise that we choose to pollute our ears with, even if they are good things, like a sermon. We all need our quiet time with the Lord to gain renewed strength to endure difficult times, to hear His wisdom, to be comforted, to fellowship with Him, etc. When we choose to fill the quietness with noise, we miss out in hearing God's quiet voice. And Satan delights in this...not being still to hear God's voice.
I realized I'm missing precious moments with God when I choose to turn on noise instead of being still. This past week, I chose not to turn on music while on my digestive walk. Instead I spent time conversing with God. I felt better and the time passed by very quickly.