David Wilkerson
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2010
"For thus saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest
shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength"
(Isaiah 30:15).
Here is God's secret to spiritual strength: "Quietness and confidence shall be
your strength." The word for quietness in Hebrew means "repose." And repose
means calm, relaxed, free from all anxiety; to be still, to lie down with
support underneath.
Not many Christians today have this kind of quietness and confidence.
Multitudes are involved in a frenzy of activity, rushing madly to obtain
wealth, possessions and pleasure. Even in the ministry, God's servants run
about worrying, fearing, looking for answers in conferences, seminars,
best-selling books. Everyone wants guidance, solutions, something to calm their
spirit. Yet they seek it in every source except the Lord. They don't realize God
has already spoken a word for them, through Isaiah: If they don't turn to him as
their source, their striving will end in sorrow and confusion.
Isaiah describes what God's righteousness is supposed to accomplish in us: "The
work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness
and assurance for ever" (Isaiah 32:17). If we're truly walking in
righteousness, our lives will bear the fruit of a calm spirit, quietness of
heart and peace with God.
As Isaiah looked around, he saw God's people fleeing to Egypt for help,
trusting in men, relying on horses and chariots. Ambassadors were coming and
going. Leaders were holding emergency strategy meetings. Everyone was in a
panic, wailing, "What can we do?"
Isaiah assured them, "It doesn't have to be this way. Return from your
backsliding. Repent of your rebellion of trusting in others. Turn to the Lord,
and he'll cover you with a blanket of peace. He'll give you quietness and rest
in the midst of everything you're facing."
Read this devotion online: http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/devotions/2010/secret-of-spiritual-strength
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