Our Daily Bread Devotional Saturday 29 July 2023 Titled Quiet, Please
The topic for today’s Our Daily Bread devotional is titled Quiet, Please written by Bill Crowder for Saturday 29 July 2023 to inspire you. Please, remember to share with a friend. God bless you!
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Our Daily Bread Bible Verse for Today
Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. – Luke 5:16
Today’s Scripture & Insight: Luke 5:12-16
Our Daily Bread Devotional Saturday 29 July 2023 Titled Quiet, Please
[dropcap]G[/dropcap]reen Bank, West Virginia, is a tiny community in the rugged Appalachian Mountains. The town resembles dozens of other small towns in the area—with one major exception. None of the 142 residents have access to Wi-Fi. This is to prevent interference from Wi-Fi or cellular phone towers near the Green Bank Observatory, whose telescope is constantly trained on the sky. As a result, Green Bank is one of the most technologically quiet places in North America.
Sometimes quiet is the best environment for moving forward—especially in our relationship with God. Jesus Himself modeled this by retreating to quiet, secluded places to talk with His Father. In Luke 5:16 we read, “Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Perhaps the key word there is often. This was Christ’s regular practice, and it sets the perfect example for us. If the Creator of the universe was this aware of His dependence upon His Father, how much more do we need Him!
Retreating to a quiet place to be refreshed in God’s presence equips us to go forward in His renewing strength. Where can you find such a place today? By: Bill Crowder
Bible in a Year: Psalms 49–50, Romans 1
Reflect & Pray
What are some of the distractions that can interrupt your prayer times? How could having a designated quiet place help you stay focused in prayer?
Father, sometimes the background noise of life in this world is deafening, pulling my attention away from You and hindering the time with You. Help me find a place where I can come away from it all and simply enjoy Your wonderful presence.
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