Healthy New Year
Lesson 4: Healthy Silence
January 23, 2022
Luke 5:16 “…Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.” New Living Translation
John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. English Standard Version
#1 VOICE OF DISTRACTION
1 Corinthians 7:35 I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible. New Living Translation
If the devil can’t destroy you, he’ll distract you
Luke 10:40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” New Living Translation
Luke 10:41 But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.” New Living Translation
#2 VOICE OF DOUBT
Mark 5:39 He went inside and asked, “Why all this commotion and weeping? The child isn’t dead; she’s only asleep.” 40 The crowd laughed at him. But he made them all leave, and he took the girl’s father and mother and his three disciples into the room where the girl was lying. New Living Translation
Mark 5:41 Holding her hand, he said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means “Little girl, get up!” 42 And the girl, who was twelve years old, immediately stood up and walked around! New Living Translation
#3 VOICE OF TEMPTATION
Matthew 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” New International Version
John 10:5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.” New International Version
Matthew 6:5 “And when you come before God, don't turn that into a theatrical production either. All these people making a regular show out of their prayers, hoping for stardom! Do you think God sits in a box seat? The Message
Matthew 6:6 Here's what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won't be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.” The Message