Some say, “If you’re not gaining ground, you’re losing ground.” That’s not always the case. At times, forward progress is overrated!
Many strive to acquire, gain, step up, grow, move forward, and make progress. While these things are good and we should aspire for better, there may come a time in your life when you cannot move forward for whatever reason—doubt, indecision, weariness, caution, fear, or waiting on the Lord. Moving just to be moving can be hazardous, especially if you’re headed in the wrong direction. It is in times like these you should stand. Standing still does not necessarily mean that you’re doing nothing.
1. Stand still, re-group, and refocus on God.
Psalm 4:4 – Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
2. Hear clearly what the Lord is saying.
1 Samuel 9:27 – But you stand still, first, that I may cause you to hear the word of God.
3. See what God is doing.
1 Samuel 12:16 – So stand still and see this great thing the Lord will do before your eyes now.
STAND! —submitted by Rodney Harrison, US
poh fang chia on October 20, 2011 at 8:05 am
Thanks Rodney for this wonderful reminder. Often, I feel guilty when I have nothing on hand to do. I feel that I’m letting precious time slipped by. You’ve reminded me that such moments are time for me to refocus on God as well as hear from Him and see what He is doing. Once again, thank you.
mike wittmer on October 24, 2011 at 11:40 am
This is a good reminder that we can often be too hard on ourselves. “Be still and know that I am God!”