On the Road to Pentecost: Be Still in the Clamour

There is just so much noise and so many voices, too much chatter but there is a way to cancel it all out; be still in the clamour.

In her 1852 hymn, Cecil Frances Alexander wrote,

“Jesus calls us o'er the tumult
Of our life's wild, restless sea;
Day by day his sweet voice sounding,
Saying, "Christian, follow me."

Every day, walk in step with Jesus, follow closely and listen carefully to hear what He is saying. Pray for the ability to discern His voice distinct from the tumult.

Sometimes we can get so busy with life that we forget to be still in God's Presence.

Jesus often took time away from His many demands to bask in and enjoy the Presence of His Father; He withdrew and carefully listened to God.

We must do the same, but for us, this does not come naturally, it is something that must be practiced. We need to hear what God wants us to hear, especially when unexpected change is coming, He desires to prepare us for it but if we're listening to other voices and not to Him, then we will miss what He has to say. 

Beloved, push aside those distractions of life, so that you may be more fully attuned spiritually. God must be your number-one desire. As Psalm 37 verse 4 tells us…

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.

Yes, delight yourself in Him, in His glory and in His will. Pay attention to God, let your focus be on Him. Pray, commune, fellowship with him, read His Word, enjoy time in His Presence, in this way you’ll be actively strengthening your bond to Him – Father, Son and Spirit – and when that deep connection is formed, your ability to be still in the clamour, to hear His whisper, will be realized.

And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. – 1 Kings 19:12 (NLT)

You will encounter noise from all directions while on the road to Pentecost. In the midst of the clamour determine to become still and listen for the only sound that truly matters…His sweet voice.

Amen †

 

Shelley Johnson “On the Road to Pentecost: Be Still in the Clamour” © 2025 May 24, 2025