Silent Time

The path into the future holds many uncertainties. What will happen? What will be? It is good to have someone to guide us. To whom do we listen? Many people offer to guide us. They want us to go their ways. But do they know what they talk about? Is it true and useful what they tell us? Better to have a reliable source.

Is it possible to be too young or too old for the ministry of God? Or course, different tasks require different skills. We have limited possibilities, but God has unending resources. In the end the question is not about age.

The animals in der wilderness have different strategies of hunting. Some may chase their prey. Others will hide first in order not to be noticed, waiting until the prey animal shows signs of weakness. We as humans, are also under attack in various ways. It may nowadays no more be by wild animals, but the thread remains in other ways.

By the time of his birth … and still today it is the same: People do not want to give any major room to Jesus. How much room do you give to him in your life?

What is the greatest name for you? In our times or from past times. Great politicians, who have accomplished a lot, become famous. Scientists, philosophers … famous for what they have said or done. Yet, there is a much greater name.

When have you last lost anything? Could not find it? Taken great effort, looking for it everywhere, but could not find it? And finally, with great joy, it is found back. It might have been in the garbage bin, almost being disposed off. Seek and found the lost. It is found and safe. We, all human beings, have made ourselves to be almost lost by our behaviour. What a great offer to be rescued and sa...

Do you believe conspiracy theories? Hidden agendas, for example about influential people, who secretly rule and influence our lives. Some of the theories might be true, many others are probably not true. How comes that people are so interested in such theories? Historically, people know that there are leaders that impact our fate. And since many people do not believe in the spiritual world, they a...

Whom do you know perfectly? Many people assume they know each and everything about someone, e.g. about their spouse. Any yet we never know anybody fully 100%. Getting to know each other continues lifelong. In the same way, many people assume that they know everything about God. But it is a living relationship to the almighty Lord, lifelong. His dimensions are far beyond what we can imagine.

For most of us, nowadays’ lifestyle is pretty much different from what it was several generations ago. There are new inventions, there is new technology, new life-styles. Yet, some things do not change. It is amazing how much we can learn from history and past generations.  

... and who cares for me? Have you been asking this question repeatedly? Many of us easily have an attitude of expecting others to take care of us. As tough as it may sound, we are primarily called to do, what we can do. Yet, there is also good news of comfort.

Whom would you like to join? What group of people? Would you like to join the celebrities? Or the rich? The millionaires and billionaires? Or the sport stars? Those who have extraordinary gifts? It appears so attractive to be among such kinds of groups of people. Eventually it will turn out to be most attractive to be among the group of people with another common feature.

Have you ever been in situations, where you had to cry for help? All of us may have been in that situation as newborns and babies. Praise the Lord, if you have not been in a situation as a grown-up in which you needed to cry for help. Whether there are such difficult days in your life or not, in any case involve the Lord. He listens. He knows what we ask for. He also knows what is best for us. As...

Where is God? Far away in space? – That is what many people assume “a higher being”. But in fact God is not far away. He is as close to us as the air that surrounds us, even closer. He is everywhere and as close to everybody as a simple prayer.

Hardly anyone strives to be pure in heart. There are so many other interests and things to do, that take priority in life. Which are yours?

On what do you rely? In the major questions of life, or if challenges come up, on what do you rely? On yourself, your abilities, your strength, your knowledge? Or on others, on family, friends, the government, other safety nets?

For what do we labour all day? Why do we get up early and work hard the whole all day? No time to take care of hobbies and health? Yet, by right it would be much worse.

The truth – what comes to your mind? We may think of not lying. But “the truth” is much more than that.

Who serves whom? The lower ranking needs to serve the higher ranking. It is clear. Is it really always like that?

Whom does God welcome? Does it depend on our knowledge? Does it depend on our good deeds?

Do you create burdens to others? Or do you bear their burdens?

Paying attention to oneself – sounds strange? Let’s think about it. Are you so busy with work and tasks that there is no time to take care of your health? For some the opposite is true, they are caught in selfishness. A good way to find a healthy balance in between is to take care of others, also to pray for them. And to make time for the word of God, each day, and especially on the “7th day” of t...

Most of us do not like instructions – do you?

Does the lifestyle of our ancestors impact our lives?  

Do you plan to travel in the coming months? Do you have the opportunity to visit other places? If so, to a remote place or close by?

When you look back in your life, what do you regret and what do you remember with joy? More important will be the question: what counts in the future?