Christ Church - West Campus
A loud and hectic world frazzles the human soul, but quietness in the presence of the Almighty heals us.
Psalm 62:1-8 ESV
Matthew 4:1 ESV
Matthew 14:23 ESV
Mark 1:35 ESV
Luke 4:42 ESV
Our souls require silence, solitude and slowing down in order to grow into maturity
David practices the discipline of silence
David expects to receive strength and protection as he waits in silence for the presence of God
Benefits of Silence and solitude:
1. We can hear the voice of God better
2. Express worship to God
3. Express faith in God
4. Seek the salvation of God
5. Physically and spiritually restored
6. Regain a spiritual perspective
7. Learn to control the tongue
Through silence and solitude we gain much needed self-knowledge and transforming experiences of God
o “I withdrew to my usual place of retirement…I knew not what to say to my God..God was so precious to my soul that the world with all its enjoyments was infinitely vile. I had no more value for all the favor of men than pebbles. The Lord was my ALL; and that He overruled all greatly delighted me. I think my faith and dependence on God scarce ever rose so high. I saw Him such a fountain of goodness that it seemed impossible I should distrust Him again, or be any way anxious about anything that should happen to me.”