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God-Focused Silence as Worship
for God-focused silence and solitude. The author is Donald Whitney. Take a look at his web site, << www.spiritualdisciplines.org>>. GOD-FOCUSED SILENCE AS WORSHIP The worship of God does not always require words, sounds, or actions. Sometimes worship consists of a God-focused stillness or hush. Scriptural precedent for this includes texts like Habakkuk 2:20, "But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him," and Zephaniah 1:7, "Be silent before the Sovereign LORD." It is not just a silence that’s enjoined, but a silence "before him," "before the Sovereign Lord." That’s the silence of worship. There are times to speak to God, and there are times simply to behold and adore Him in silence. — Donald S. Whitney, SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR THE CHRTISTIAN LIFE. Chapter 10, "Silence and Solitude . . . For the Purpose of Godliness." Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2002, p. 86-87. ISBN 1-57683-330-5 [If this idea of silence in worship interests you, take a look at Psalm 62:5-6 and Isaiah 30:15. Also, see these two selections from the WORSHIP QUOTE archives:] < < Have a great week, Chip Stam Director, Institute for Christian Worship School of Church Music and Worship The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky www.carlstam.org www.sbts.edu |