“If you can hear me, clap once.”
“If you can hear me, clap twice.”
“If you can hear me, clap three times.”
With three simple claps my sister, a teacher, could quiet a room of rambunctious students. They would quickly move to their seats. The talking was stilled.
Three simple claps and quiet!
Not long ago, I read this scripture in a book of the Bible that I rarely read, and it jumped off the page. The prophet Zephaniah was inspired to write:
“He (the Lord) will quiet you with his love . . . “ Zeph. 3:17 (NKJ)
God doesn’t need a clap; He quiets us with His love.
A love that quiets our fears in a world filled with turmoil.
A love that reminds us He is sovereign; He is still in control.
A love that comforts a troubled or broken heart.
A love that renews our strength when we are weary and overwhelmed.
A love that quiets the lives of His children even though we live in a world filled with the “unquietness” of discord and umrest. He is peace in the midst of the storm. He is the calm in the tempest.
When the noise of this world becomes too loud, you don’t need a clap, you just need to embrace His love and be “quieted” in your soul.
Joy Gruits is a Christian educator, speaker, and writer. Her passion is to share a Biblical truths that challenge and motivate people to become devoted followers of Christ who fulfill God's divine purpose for their lives.
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“A love that renews our strength when we are weary and overwhelmed…
This is a good piece on finding peace. Glad you wrote it and glad I saw it to read it.
Keep writing.
Maybe I’ll get back to that book sometime soon as well. 🙂
Yes, Joy. We have experiencd His love in every one of those circumstances.
He is faithful and ever loving toward us.
He truly is a good, good Father!
Excellent and timely message. Thank you for this insight.
Thank you, Christine. Your ongoing encouragement is always appreciated. Blessings, Joy
Thank you Joy for sharing a very timely word. God bless you.
Joy: This one got me. Have seen the visitation/communion reports on your dear sister Tracie, and we pray for her and the family. I believe that God absolutely is able and faithful to speak peace to Tracie throughout the long days. His line of communication with us is not broken. Continuing to ask the Lord to be very near and present for all. Sending much love – lynne
Thank you, Lynne, for your kinds words and support. It is a difficult journey, especially for Bill, Christen, Billy and their families. Truly amazing though how she still responds to prayer.