Reading: Psalm 25:1-7
To seek direction
The term quiet time means finding a daily time alone with God. Probably reading His Word, praying and just listening to Him. One thing we can gain from this practice is direction. This Psalm talks about seeking the path God wants you on, as well as seeking His truth and light. When we spend time with Him daily, we can find it easier to get in tune with Him, and finding His path for our lives, both in the long run and daily. Getting this insight is key to aligning ourselves with His plans for us. A daily quiet time is a good healthy way to start out your day on His path.
Reading: Mark 6:30-56
To regain our faith and strength
Jesus made it priority to meet with His Father. He would find a place to be alone and to pray. Though these times were hard to find because of the great needs of the people, Jesus still would have compassion on them. When He worked the miracle of feeding the 5,000, He told His disciples to feed them. They were confused, having nothing. But Jesus works a grand miracle, having them fed with only 5 loaves and 2 fish. Jesus can take the very little in our lives and make it something great. Reading stories like this and the ones like Jesus walking on water really can boost your faith and make you remember that Jesus can take what you think is small and make it a big blessing.
We face storms, whether we do a quiet time or not, but those quiet times remind us to feel God's presence throughout the day. Facing storms can be lighter when we remember to rely on God, and have faith in Him. Be renewed in faith and strength through a daily quiet time.
Reading: Exodus 31:1-33:6
To keep us focused and listening
We see how quickly the Israelites lose sight of what God had done for them. Even after all the miracles God performed for them, rescuing them out of Egypt and providing for them in the wilderness, we still see here how easily they fall into the temptation of making an idol - just after God commanded them not to.
When we are able to do a daily quiet time, things seem to click better in our minds throughout the day. We may remember something we read in the Bible that day and have better discernment when facing certain situations that arise. Reading the Bible is the best way to listen to God too. We know His stance on things because we've read it in His Word. When we are able to come to Him daily, we keep our focus sharp and our discernment up to speed. Though the Israelites had just seen God in powerful ways, they fall into great sin, even Aaron who is one of their strong leaders falls into it. The only one among them that discerns correctly is Moses, who goes and meets with The Lord frequently. He is in tune to what God wants on a daily basis. May this be a lesson for us to keep in the Word and stick to our quiet times regularly.
Quiet times, or the time we take out daily to be with God alone, are crucial to the Christian walk. We just read 3 instances throughout the Bible where it is proven important. Make sure you can make it priority to go to God daily.
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