By Faith Enterprises

The Secret of the Quiet Heart

Tip! In order to accomplish His high purpose, Jesus showed us His purpose in answering our prayers when He said, “...That the Father may be glorified in the Son.”

"Be still, and know that I am God." -- Psalms 46:10

"Sit still, my daughter, for the man will not rest, until he has finished the thing this day." -- Ruth 3:18

We can see that paradise has vanished from our world, the same way as the picture of a landscape vanishes when it is swept by a storm. And our human race stands in much the same dilemma as did Naomi and Ruth in this old-world story. We are in the same trouble because we have lost our inheritance and the only barrier that stands between us and hopelessness is the Person and Work of our Lord Jesus Christ.

But, thanks be to God, we need have no doubt as to the outcome of our predicament. For just as Boaz claimed back the estate for Ruth, so may we be secure in the fact that Jesus Christ will never be at rest till this sin-stained and sidetracked world we live in is restored to her ancient order and beauty, as before the fall when all creation sang for joy.

Jesus is our near Kinsman by His certainty of our nature. He is the nearest and dearest Friend of our race, who came from heaven to die for our redemption some 2000 years ago. And the fact that He carried our nature in Himself to heaven, and wears it there, is an indissoluble bond between us. Sit still! Do not fret! He will never fail you, as He will certainly never forsake you!

Let us seek a quiet heart in our prayers. Prayer must happen within us as a fountain comes from unknown depths. But we must leave it to God to answer our prayers in His own wisest way. Do not take it back or help Him answer your prayer. We are so impatient, and think that God does not answer.

Tip! The person who prays, has a belief that they will receive an answer. The prayer is intended to inculcate certain attitudes in the one who prays, rather than to influence the recipient.

A child asked God for good weather on her birthday, but it rained! Some one said, "God didn't answer your prayer." "Oh yes," she replied, "He did, God always answers, but He said No!" God always answers! He never fails! Be still! If we abide in Him, and He abides in us, we ask what we will, and it is done. As a sound may displace an avalanche, so the prayer of faith sets in motion the power of God.

Tip! “Intercession” is amplification in prayer; it is going out in broadness and fullness from ones self for others. Primarily, it does not center in praying for others, but refers to the freeness, boldness and childlike confidence in praying.

In times of difficulty--be still! Your enemies are plotting your overthrow! They laugh at your strong confidence! But have you not heard His voice saying: "This is the way, walk ye in it"? Then let Him deal with your foes from where ever they come. He is your Rock, and rocks do not shake. He is your High Tower, and a high tower cannot be flooded.

If you need mercy, then go to Him because He owns mercy. Do not run here and there in panic! Just quietly wait, hushing your soul, the same way as He did the fears of His friends on the night of Gethsemane and Calvary. "Rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him." "Be still, for He will not rest, until He hath finished the thing this day."

Prayer:

If I should get lost in the middle of the perplexities of life and in the rush of all my duties this day, Father please search me out, oh gracious Lord, and bring me back into the quiet of Your presence; In Jesus' name. AMEN.