In Quietness and Confidence by Ben Prather

Isaiah 30:15The Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says, “Only in returning to me and waiting for me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength.”

One distinct memory I have as a child is my first crime. When I was 5 years old I stole a Micro-machine race car model from Walgreens. I remember I was so happy that I could walk out of the store with that prized possession, so happy in fact I felt I needed to tell my mother about it! When she realized what I had done she told me I needed to apologize and return the toy. I felt I needed to explain the situation, that if she only understood how much I wanted this one and that the store had millions of toy cars so they couldn’t miss having this one. To no avail I walked slowly into the Walgreens, warm tears rushing down my face and placed the toy car on the check out counter.I think this example might illustrate our relationship with God. Instead of relying on our faith in God we choose to take care of the situation ourselves (as if we knew what is best for us).
Isaiah 30:15The Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says, “Only in returning to me and waiting for me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength.”

In this passage, God warned Judah that turning to Egypt and other nations for military might could not save them. Only God could do that. They must wait for him in “quietness and confidence.” No amount of fast talking or hasty activity could speed up God’s grand design. We have nothing to say to God but thank you. Salvation comes from God alone. Because he has saved us, we can trust him and be peacefully confident that he will give us strength to face our difficulties. We should lay aside our well-laid plans and allow him to act. When was the last time you returned to God and patiently waited for His direction? How has your faith been your confidence through trials?