BE STILL

When Ruth was waiting to see if Boaz would be her husband, her mother-in-law, Naomi said to her, "Sit still, my daughter" (Ruth 3:18). She didn't mean, "Now you sit on that chair and don't move until we see what happens." Rather, she was talking about keeping her spirit quiet and in a state of rest. Some translations say, "Be patient, my daughter."

It's so easy to be anxious when we are waiting for God to move or something to happen in our lives, isn't it? Sometimes it seems as though the answer never comes. But, God comes to you and says, "Sit still, my daughter." You are not going to accomplish anything by getting anxious or allowing your stomach to get tied up in knots. Sit still in your spirit. Wait for God. Don't boycott God's answer and ruin everything. Wait for His timing.

Isaiah 28:16 WEB says, "He who believes shall not act hastily." I like the HCSB translation which says, "The one who believes will be unshakable."

Remember God's answer to the children of Israel when the Red Sea was in front of them and the Egyptians pursuing behind them? He said, "Fear ye not, STAND STILL, and see the salvation of the Lord" (Exodus 14:13). God did not fail them and He won't fail you. Sit still and wait.

Love from Nancy Campbell

P.S. More Scriptures to encourage you:

Psalm 37:4-7; 46:10; 62:1; 112:7-8;

Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 26:3-4; 30:15; 40:31; 41:10, 13; 59:19b;

John 11:40 and 16:33.