SIMPLE, QUIET OBEDIENCE

Did you know that George Mueller read the Bible through approximately two hundred times, one hundred of them on his knees? This is staggering to me. In reading his biography to my children I've been struck by his bold faith in the Word of God. He took God at His word and banked everything in his life on His promises.

I have read through the Bible once. It took me more than two years. I don't think George Mueller was any less busy than me. I'm sure he had a lot more responsibilities. I think one of the most important lessons Mueller learned was that the Bible was to be his primary reading material. How many books am I currently reading? I need to get back to basics. So, with the Lord's help, I am endeavoring to read the Bible through again and hopefully, Lord willing, more than that.

In Genesis 6 we are introduced to Noah. Simply reading the account of this story which has been told and retold so many times was eye opening in one respect. Have you ever noticed that Noah is not recorded to have spoken one word until Genesis 9:25! All throughout God's pronouncements of impending judgment and His detailed instructions to Noah about how He would spare him and make a covenant with him, Noah does not say anything (that we know of). He just obeys. It's so simple and yet so powerful.

Lord, may I talk less and obey more. Simply, without reservation. For this is the kind of worship You desire.