God's Invitation

Jesus Christ is saying here (in Luke 10:20), “Don’t rejoice in your successful service for Me, but rejoice because of your right relationship with Me.”
—Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest

My Grandpa once left a message for me that said, “Slow down, settle in, and sit still for fifteen minutes so you can call me back.”

I laughed when I heard it because he’s so right—I’m constantly on the go. I’ve never been very good at relaxing or sitting still.

Unfortunately, this often affects the way I view my relationship with God. I think if I’m busy contributing to the world then I’m being a “good Christian,” just like if I’m busy doing things for my husband then I feel like I’m a good wife. But my husband also appreciates it when I simply sit with him or share time by his side. He enjoys the results of my doing, but what he truly loves is my being.

I don’t think that doing and being can be separated in the Christian life, just like they can’t be separated in marriage. Both are important parts of love. But we can all get out of balance at times. That’s why God sometimes lovingly draws us to Himself and says, “Slow down, settle in, and sit still for a few minutes so you can share your heart with Me.”

Be still, and know that I am God.
PSALM 46:10 NIV

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