Lord, Make Me Dwell In Safety

The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”

So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place.

Mark 6:30-32

Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:7-8

In the midst of our pressure filled days, we sometimes crave peace and quiet. There is too much noise in the air; there are too many people around. We want to “come aside…and rest awhile.”

Yes, there is such a place. When we take a few moments to reflect on God’s love and mercy and cast our burdens on Him, we will find in that quiet God-filled space the peace that the world has taken away.

Spending quiet time with God will bring quiet rest.

Our Daily Bread – January 25, 2015