Week 2 The Art Of Walking Slow

I am loving these days of reading through and thinking about the names of God and knowing God more. I especially loved Day 8. Some of my favorite parts of this day:

I loved the translation of James 4:8 at the very beginning: “Come to meet God, and he will come and stay close to you.” What an invitation from the Lord to know Him.

I loved Howard Vos’ words: “When it comes to Scripture, one must stop just casually looking and must start to see. True sight or perception will sometimes involve the use of a pencil and even some tabulation.” I have found this to be true. When I am reading the Bible, I always have a pencil in my hand. We don’t want to just merely look - we want to SEE!! And oh, how exciting it is when God opens our eyes to His truth. It makes me think of the prayer in Psalm 119:18 “Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law.”

Frederick Faber’s words encourage us: “Within a thought so great, our souls little and modest grow, and, by its vastness awed, we learn the art of walking slow.” I need to learn more this incredible art of “walking slow.”

I want to do what Tozer speaks of - I want to “drink deeply at the fountain of living water, delight in His presence, and experience the inner sweetness of the very God Himself in the core and center” of my heart. I loved reading those words this week and they express better than I ever could my own great desire for God.

God bless you as you read through and think through Week 2 of Trusting In The Names of God.

What stands out to you in Week 2 - did you have a favorite verse, insight, or illustration from your reading, thinking, and studying this week? Feel free to share your thoughts in the Comments section here. Just click on “Comments” or “Leave A Comment” and share. Then click on “Submit Comment”.