“Into a desert place apart” (Mat 14:13)
As a new music student, I am learning how that sometimes in music, there are quiet moments called rests. There is no sound during a rest, but the music is still being shaped. In the same way, our lives have pauses—times of sickness, disappointment, or waiting. We may feel like everything has stopped and that the “song” of our life is over. But it isn’t. God is still in control of the rhythm.
While I am learning how to sight read music, I sometimes reach what is called a rest, in music theory, but I don’t need to panic. I just need to keep the beat and be ready for the next note. God does the same with us. He knows the full melody of our lives. The pauses are not mistakes. They do not ruin the song or change God’s purpose. If we keep our eyes on Him, He will guide us through the quiet moments and help us continue strong when the music starts again.
The Bible says that God will sing our special song to us personally:
The LORD your God is with you; his power gives you victory. The LORD will take delight in you, and in his love he will give you new life. He will sing and be joyful over you, (Zeph 3:17, GNB)
Making music takes time, and learning our personal life’s lessons can be slow and painful too. But God is patient. He is teaching us, shaping us, and preparing us for what comes next.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
“The LORD will perfect that which concerns me.” (Psalm 138:8)
“In your patience possess your souls.” (Luke 21:19)
Even when life feels silent, God is still writing your song. God loves you and His promise is for you:
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: (Phil 1:6)
Since you have accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord,and Savior, keep living your life with Him. Stay deeply connected to Him, like a tree with strong roots. Let your faith grow stronger, just as you were taught, and be full of thankfulness. Be careful that no one tricks you with empty ideas or human traditions that come from the world and not from Christ. Everything that God is lives fully in Christ, and because you belong to Him, you have everything you need.
“…as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons [and daughters] of God, even to them that believe on his name: (John 1:12)
Reflection Question: Choose to go wherever you hear your song. What will be your “desert place apart” for today? (Mark 6:31, Mark 14:13)