Today’s Thought “Blessed Quietness” G. Ward

 

“Then Saul disguised himself by putting on other clothes, and went, he and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night; and he said, “Conjure up for me, please, and bring up for me whom I shall name to you.” 1 Samuel 28:8

 

A good definition of despair for me is anticipating resolve from a matter and neglecting to receive an immediate response. When King Saul neglected to hear from heaven soon enough, he turned to a witch to gain perspective immediately. Spiritual leadership instructs us, but certainly not enough concerning Holy God’s silence. Mostly it’s construed as punishment. The ones who have established implicit trust in Him have immediate recall on His words through Isaiah; “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (40:31).

As we earnestly seek greater counsel on life’s many circumstances on this month, let’s not heed intuition, or advice from practitioners of mediocrity. Silence, may be the very protection necessary in warding off despair furthered…

Happy November!