Continuing from last post on quietness, I have found in the bible that there are times when we are to be still and keep silence in our worship. Habakkuk 2:20: But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him.” Zechariah 2:13 “ be still before the LORD, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.”
So during your worship time remember that there will be times when you must be gentle and all you have to do to entertain Gods presence is play/sing gently/quietly. Especially when you are trying to perceive His guidance/response, as was the case with the prophet Elijah who was in desperate need of a response from God.
1 Kings 19:11-13 The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. 12 After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. 13 When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”
This scripture once again reminds us of that there is strength in quietness; Isaiah 30:15, NIV. “In repentance and rest is your salvation; in quietness and trust is your strength.”…So try worshiping quietly with stillness and see for yourself the impact it will have in your relationship with Christ.