Rock and a hard place

 

Sometimes you need a comforter. Something warm and cushy. Down time. Sometimes you need a rock. A firm support and some “git’er done” energy. Then there are those times when you feel you need both. Strength to endure AND a place to rest. God can and will - provide the perfect balance, if we will only listen. How often do we shut down, overwhelmed, when wisdom and strength are at the door knocking? Or how often do we push ourselves to an ungodly extent - only to find ourselves totally drained and unable to think clearly? When a little food and a little rest would clear things right up.

It was evening. It was morning. God saw that it was good. These are familiar lines from the creation story. God is a God of order and of balance. You are not meant for unending sleep or unending activity. Yes, there are things that need to be done. But Martha, Martha only one thing is needed. And that’s connecting with God. It’s listening to God. 

I will be still and I will know that You are God.

God provides opportunities to love and help others - in the wisdom and strength He alone provides for the greatest success and satisfaction. He is also the Gifter of flannel jammies, an afghan and a cup of hot tea. In His great love for you, He has thought of everything.

Stop struggling with what to do next. Stop overwhelming yourself with all you think you have to do right this minute. If you would just be still and listen, you would hear Him calling you, leading you, laying out for you - what should come next. 

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. (Ecclesiastes 3:1) 

Who wrote that? Our Almighty, all-wise, all-powerful God wrote that!

Be still and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10)

One definition of to know is: have developed a relationship with someone through meeting and spending time with them.

May you come to know God as both Comforter and Rock. That He always provides what is needed - in the right amount - at the right time. He has been in the balancing business since the beginning of time. When you know this about Him, you can trust Him. You can rest in Him. And you can complete tasks in His wisdom and strength.

So, what’s next for you?