Actions speak louder than words

Talofa lava,
 
Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ.
 
We’ve been taught throughout the years that “actions speak louder than words.” The Christian faith is generally manifested through our “living out” our new identities in Christ. Throughout Scripture, namely the Gospels, Jesus provides examples of what embodying the characteristics of Christian faith may look like. Our response to Jesus’ teachings is one of action.  Actions speak louder than words.
 
However, sometimes we need a break from all the action – all the movement. Psalm 23:2 teaches us that often we need to lie still.  “He maketh me down to lie in green pastures” assures us that there times when God intends for us to rest and enjoy simply being in his presence. Doing so, exercises our trust and faith that the world continues to grow in God’s hands – even when we, ourselves are not “working.” Whether it be “doing things” for God, or perhaps taking care of family business, or in our work places and churches – God makes time for us lie still and enjoy his presence.  How else will we notice the green pastures if we are too busy “doing and actioning”? Enjoying being still in God does not make you less a Christian, rather it enables you to draw close to our God who loves us and seeks to grow us beyond Christianity itself.
 
Due for a holiday? Due for a family getaway? Need to lie still?
 
I do. See you all in two weeks!
 
Blessings,
Rev. Gary Mauga