Our world
has become increasingly noisy. But according to a news report, science has
found a way to achieve absolute silence: “Scientists have shown off the
blueprint for an ‘acoustic cloak,’ which could make objects impervious to sound
waves. The technology, outlined in the New Journal of Physics, could be
used to build sound-proof homes, advanced concert halls, or stealth warships.”
When we
seek out a quiet place for devotional time with God, we may wish we had an
“acoustic cloak.” But even if we could silence all external sound, the internal
noises of worry would still reverberate in our minds. We are told: “Be still, and
know that I am God” (Ps. 46:10). But how do we calm our hearts in practical terms?
God
understands our dilemma and has provided His own “acoustic cloak” to quiet our
hearts. It involves exchanging our cares for His peace. “Be anxious for
nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let
your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6-7).
As we place our concerns in God’s capable hands, we find a quietness that only He can provide.
God gives peace to those who are quiet before Him. (RBC)
