Be Still

Recently, my ex-husband called me to wish me a Happy Birthday. As we talked I shared with him what was going on in my life. He listened and then offered these simple words. “Be Still.” As soon as he said it, the fullness of God’s Word sprung up from my heart like a child’s abruptly opened jack-in-the-box. “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10). It confirmed for me that God was using my ex-husband to speak His Divine wisdom into my life.

That wisdom was carried upon the wings of forgiveness—set up long before the Lord put on this man’s heart to call me with the Word. It was God’s love poured into our hearts that enabled us to ask and receive forgiveness from each other and to also forgive ourselves—long ago—which opened the doors wide enough for moments like these.

The next day, during the Feast on THE WORD Gathering in my home, as I shared my testimony of my ex-husband’s call, and others present shared their testimonies, the Holy Spirit led us to a prophetic Word. It was like Part II of an already awesome Word. The promise that results once we each determine to ““Be still, and know that I am God." in whatever situation we find ourselves.

"You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.' " 2 Chronicles 20:17 (New International Version)--Personalize it by saying your name.

I believe that this blog entry is like a rock thrown by the Holy Spirit into a still, clear lake. It is producing a rippling effect of clarity and promise into our lives today. Receive, Partake, Feast on THE WORD and be encouraged.

© 2005 Stanice Anderson