Quiet Power

"In quietness and confidence is your strength." Isaiah 30:15

Leisurely strolls through the woods are refreshing to the soul. I love to watch the squirrels, chipmunks, turkeys, deer, turtles, birds and other wildlife as I walk. The unhurried pace blesses my heart with peace.

As I walk, I listen for the sounds of the leaves, the water in the creek and the animals. The littlest animals make the biggest noises. When I hear a stomping through the leaves, it's either a squirrel or a chipmunk, usually a squirrel. They like to make noise and pretend they are big I guess. Turkeys are in between. They are quiet when walking but get pretty noisy when calling for one another. If I talk to them while they are calling, they will answer me with noises too. Turkeys aren't shy.

The deer are another matter. They are the biggest creatures in the woods and they are the quietest. Most of the time they stand and eat and watch people go by or they lay in the grass. They are so still and quiet, it is easy to miss them if you aren't looking.

It seems like life is like that. The littlest make the biggest noise but look out for the quiet ones. Just as a deer is more powerful than a squirrel, the silent ones often have more power and influence than one might guess. There is an old saying that silent water runs deep.

As we draw closer to the Lord, our strength comes from Him. We have peace in our hearts and a quiet confidence that cannot be described. We remain who we are, but our souls are at rest in Him.