Soul Care Part 3: Silenceনমুনা

When Jesus called His disciples to follow Him, He didn’t pick super spiritual, impressive people. He chose ordinary men who would have never had a shot at being disciples under any other rabbi. In fact, rabbis at Jesus’ time never asked disciples to follow them. The smartest, most spiritual men, who had spent their entire lives studying and memorizing the Old Testament scriptures, would essentially apply to become a rabbi’s disciple, and they were often rejected! Jesus flips the system upside down and handpicks ordinary men who are simply willing to adopt his upside-down lifestyle.

So, if spiritual silence feels a little too advanced for you, remember that Jesus intentionally made faith accessible to everyone no matter how qualified they may seem. If practicing silence over the last four days has felt awkward or unproductive, don’t assume you’re not the kind of person who can do this on a regular basis. If you are a Christian, then the Spirit of God dwells in you! You have all you need to succeed at spiritual silence. It just takes practice.

In 2021, the average American spent over 5 hours on their phones every day. We have all the time we need to find our eremos and to get quiet with God. The sad reality is that we just normally choose noise instead.

Ask Yourself:

-Don’t you long to clear your mind and hear God’s voice over the roar of this world?

-What’s stopping you from practicing silence regularly?

-How can you clear space for silence to become a regular priority in your life?

Next Step:

Imagine Jesus calling you to be one of His disciples. What does His upside-down lifestyle look like for you? Sit in silence with Him today and enjoy Him, remembering that He handpicked you, and His spirit dwells in you.

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