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I woke this morning with this verse. It took me awhile to remember all the words so I could look it up. This is what I found and heard in my Spirit.

Isaiah 30:15 says, "For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning [to Me] and resting [in Me] you shall be saved; in quietness and in [trusting] confidence shall be your strength. But you would not."

It sounds pretty good until those last four little words, doesn't it? Do you need rest for your soul today? I sure do! But, most times the time being quiet does not come easily. I have always been one to look for the activity for the moment. If you read the next verse it talks about the speed of horses. Now, I don't own a horse, never have. But, I do know I like the idea of speeding across mountain trails and rich valleys under an open sky. Before I get carried away with this picture, I need to come back to a quiet place. 

Confidence does fit in here. When fitted with quietness it can be rephrased as "utter trust". Trusting in God's strength and not our own...or the strength of a horse, or another person. I keep thinking about this and come up with all the excuses I make to be busy. Doing it my way. But, we are warned that those who pursue us will swift enough to take you down. Where you don't want to be. Where you can't get up on your own. Where you need help.

Get the picture? I am curious what might have come to your mind. So many examples! 

There is a promise in verse 18 which says, "And therefore the Lord [earnestly] waits [expecting, looking, and longing} to be gracious to you; and therefore He lifts Himself up, that He may have mercy on you and show loving-kindness to you. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are all those who [earnestly] wait for Him, who expect and look and long for Him [for His victory, His favor, His love, His peace, His joy, and His matchless, unbroken companionship]!"

Who would have guessed the outcome of waiting on the Lord? Sweet companionship that is unbroken. An intimate relationship with the One Who made you!

The outcome is so much more than just sitting with my hands folded in my lap, and nearly falling asleep. I sense this quiet time does take a lot of courage. To stay alert to the whispers of Jesus as He speaks to my heart. First, I have to bring all the distracting thoughts before His throne. There is where I will find mercy and grace in abundance for my soul!

Are you ready to return to your rest? Begin by being still and knowing He is God. Cast all your cares on Him. And, listen. The Spirit will show you if there are things to repent of. This is a good place. Never be afraid of Love. 

The Lord bless you and keep you in the hollow of His hand and far from wandering. In the matchless name of Jesus, amen.

Abundance is...my strength is in returning to Him