Through the prophet Isaiah, God laments to Israel that: "In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it" (v15). Instead, we tenaciously hold onto the illusion that we will be saved by cleverness and activity. In the meantime, God must wait for us to "come to him so he can show you his love and compassion." In the practice of solitude, we return to the God who has been waiting for us all along. Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/ For Reflection: Like wayward children, sometimes we have to experience the failure of our own efforts and plans before we can trust God, "so the Lord must wait for you to come to him" (v18). - Have you ever experienced the "quietness and confidence" that comes from returning and resting in the Lord? What led to that moment and what did you do? - What does it look like for you to return and rest in the Lord? How might God be inviting you to make a more regular practice of spending time alone with God?
