June 19

Pursuing God

“For thus says the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel:

‘In returning and rest you shall be saved;

In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.’”

“Blessed are those who wait for Him.”

“He will be very gracious to you at the sound of your cry;

When He hears it, He will answer you.”

Isaiah 30:15, 18, 19 (NKJV)

Sometimes the thing we need more than anything else is quietness, time alone and opportunity for God to speak to our hearts. Indeed, patience is a virtue and waiting on God and God’s time is a thing that pleases Him. It all goes back to trust and obedience—doing things His way as we pursue Him wholeheartedly.

There is a great peace here, and hope, when we look to God, wait and trust in Him.

Lord, I know so little, but I do know this: where You lead ... is for the best.