Source (book): "Making All Things New", 52 Reflections to Challenge the Way You Live, Chapter 13, "The Spirit's Lullaby", Page 75.
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012
PHOTO: A child's scream shatters the silence of the night. But soon emerges a loving mother's reassuring lullaby (soothing song).
Fear and love then have a strange conversation, and fear begins to
listen to love. The frightened child is soothed by his mother's nearness
and her familiar voice in the dark. He soon becomes calm enough to fall
asleep. All is still again. Wonderful indeed is the calming power of a
mother's lullaby.
John Wesley was like a troubled child that day. He was 32 years old, an Anglican clergyman and missionary, and travelling on a 225 ton ship to America. On the way, a fierce storm broke out. The ship was helplessly tossed about and on the verge of surrender to the tempest (violent windy storm). Wesley and his fellow passengers realised that death was very near. He was afraid and greatly troubled by the sound of furious winds, the sight of monstrous waves, and the prospect of imminent death. He was further troubled that he was troubled.
This sense was intensified by the behaviour of a group of fellow Christians on the ship - German Moravians - who kept on singing serenely while the storm did its deadliest worst to strike fear. Their faces were wonderful portraits of peace. Wesley realised that he did not have what they had - a childlike trust in God, a sense of God's calming presence, and a peace that storms could not erase. Wesley longed for this peace.
Jesus and His disciples were also caught in a deadly storm once (Mark 4:35-41). It surrounded them suddenly. The waves towered above the boat, threatening to swallow them. It looked as if the sea would pitilessly transform itself into their watery grave. The disciples were afraid. What they could not understand was the sight of Jesus sleeping in the perfect storm. They woke him and demanded: "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" (Mark 4:38). In their hearts, they probably asked: "Why is it that you are not afraid like us?"
Jesus did not reply but got up rebuked the wind, and told the raging sea to be quiet. The wind breathed its last and all was calm. Then Jesus asked His disciples: "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" (Mark 4:40).
Wesley found that faith on May 24, 1738. Back in England, a defeated missionary, he attended a prayer meeting that evening at Aldersgate Street in London. In his own words from his journal:
In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther's preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation; and an assurance was given me that He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.
Wesley heard the Holy Spirit's voice that night, telling him that his sins were forgiven, and that in Christ he was saved. Without having to try hard, he received God's gift of the ability to trust in Christ. He finally found peace.
Wesley was a changed man. He became a travelling preacher for Christ, preaching the gospel and establishing Methodist societies in many parts of Britain. In his long ministry, he encountered many dangers and threats. Instead of a raging sea, he came across rowdy crowds threatening to drown him and his preaching with their violence. But now, Wesley was a different man. He encountered such storms with a godly calm. He was nourished by the Spirit's lullaby. He had found rest amid restlessness.
An interesting fact about Wesley is that he slept well and had the ability to fall asleep "on command". On July 5, 1773 (when he was 70), he wrote in his journal: "This was the first night I ever lay awake in my life, though I was at ease in body and mind." On August 15 that year, he wrote "I could not sleep (an uncommon thing with me) till nearly two in the morning, my companion was afraid I should not be able to go through the labour of the day."
What is remarkable is not Wesley's problem with illness and occasional bouts of insomnia in the latter half of 1773, but the fact that this was so out of character for him. On his 80th birthday (June 28, 1783), he noted in his journal that he was in good health. He offered five reasons, one of which was "my sleeping, night or day, whenever I want it".
Like Christ, his master, who could sleep peacefully in a raging storm, Wesley had the peace and trust that enabled him to sleep well even when life was difficult. This is a blessing every Christian can have. Even Old Testament believers knew of it. David, while fleeing from the sword of his own son, Absalom, wrote: "I lie down and sleep . . . I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side" (Psalm 3:5-6). On another occasion, he wrote, "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). David was living proof that true security has to do not with the absence of danger, but with the presence of God.
How wonderful to hear the Spirit's reassuring voice in the darkest of nights, bringing our anxious hearts into the ultimate growing relationship with God. Then we will not be surprised that we can sleep well and rest in God's love, even in the dark and stormy nights of life.
John Wesley was like a troubled child that day. He was 32 years old, an Anglican clergyman and missionary, and travelling on a 225 ton ship to America. On the way, a fierce storm broke out. The ship was helplessly tossed about and on the verge of surrender to the tempest (violent windy storm). Wesley and his fellow passengers realised that death was very near. He was afraid and greatly troubled by the sound of furious winds, the sight of monstrous waves, and the prospect of imminent death. He was further troubled that he was troubled.
This sense was intensified by the behaviour of a group of fellow Christians on the ship - German Moravians - who kept on singing serenely while the storm did its deadliest worst to strike fear. Their faces were wonderful portraits of peace. Wesley realised that he did not have what they had - a childlike trust in God, a sense of God's calming presence, and a peace that storms could not erase. Wesley longed for this peace.
Jesus and His disciples were also caught in a deadly storm once (Mark 4:35-41). It surrounded them suddenly. The waves towered above the boat, threatening to swallow them. It looked as if the sea would pitilessly transform itself into their watery grave. The disciples were afraid. What they could not understand was the sight of Jesus sleeping in the perfect storm. They woke him and demanded: "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" (Mark 4:38). In their hearts, they probably asked: "Why is it that you are not afraid like us?"
Jesus did not reply but got up rebuked the wind, and told the raging sea to be quiet. The wind breathed its last and all was calm. Then Jesus asked His disciples: "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" (Mark 4:40).
Wesley found that faith on May 24, 1738. Back in England, a defeated missionary, he attended a prayer meeting that evening at Aldersgate Street in London. In his own words from his journal:
In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther's preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation; and an assurance was given me that He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.
Wesley heard the Holy Spirit's voice that night, telling him that his sins were forgiven, and that in Christ he was saved. Without having to try hard, he received God's gift of the ability to trust in Christ. He finally found peace.
Wesley was a changed man. He became a travelling preacher for Christ, preaching the gospel and establishing Methodist societies in many parts of Britain. In his long ministry, he encountered many dangers and threats. Instead of a raging sea, he came across rowdy crowds threatening to drown him and his preaching with their violence. But now, Wesley was a different man. He encountered such storms with a godly calm. He was nourished by the Spirit's lullaby. He had found rest amid restlessness.
An interesting fact about Wesley is that he slept well and had the ability to fall asleep "on command". On July 5, 1773 (when he was 70), he wrote in his journal: "This was the first night I ever lay awake in my life, though I was at ease in body and mind." On August 15 that year, he wrote "I could not sleep (an uncommon thing with me) till nearly two in the morning, my companion was afraid I should not be able to go through the labour of the day."
What is remarkable is not Wesley's problem with illness and occasional bouts of insomnia in the latter half of 1773, but the fact that this was so out of character for him. On his 80th birthday (June 28, 1783), he noted in his journal that he was in good health. He offered five reasons, one of which was "my sleeping, night or day, whenever I want it".
Like Christ, his master, who could sleep peacefully in a raging storm, Wesley had the peace and trust that enabled him to sleep well even when life was difficult. This is a blessing every Christian can have. Even Old Testament believers knew of it. David, while fleeing from the sword of his own son, Absalom, wrote: "I lie down and sleep . . . I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side" (Psalm 3:5-6). On another occasion, he wrote, "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). David was living proof that true security has to do not with the absence of danger, but with the presence of God.
How wonderful to hear the Spirit's reassuring voice in the darkest of nights, bringing our anxious hearts into the ultimate growing relationship with God. Then we will not be surprised that we can sleep well and rest in God's love, even in the dark and stormy nights of life.
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A child's scream shatters the silence of the night. But soon emerges a loving mother's reassuring lullaby (soothing song). Fear and love then have a strange conversation, and fear begins to listen to love. The frightened child is soothed by his mother's nearness and her familiar voice in the dark. He soon becomes calm enough to fall asleep. All is still again. Wonderful indeed is the calming power of a mother's lullaby.
PHOTO: A child's scream shatters the silence of the night. But soon emerges a loving mother's reassuring lullaby (soothing song). Fear and love then have a strange conversation, and fear begins to listen to love. The frightened child is soothed by his mother's nearness and her familiar voice in the dark. He soon becomes calm enough to fall asleep. All is still again. Wonderful indeed is the calming power of a mother's lullaby.
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John Wesley was like a troubled child that day. He was 32 years old, an Anglican clergyman and missionary, and travelling on a 225 ton ship to America. On the way, a fierce storm broke out. The ship was helplessly tossed about and on the verge of surrender to the tempest (violent windy storm). Wesley and his fellow passengers realised that death was very near. He was afraid and greatly troubled by the sound of furious winds, the sight of monstrous waves, and the prospect of imminent death. He was further troubled that he was troubled.
PHOTO: John Wesley was like a troubled child that day. He was 32 years old, an Anglican clergyman and missionary, and travelling on a 225 ton ship to America. On the way, a fierce storm broke out. The ship was helplessly tossed about and on the verge of surrender to the tempest (violent windy storm).
This sense was intensified by the behaviour of a group of fellow Christians on the ship - German Moravians - who kept on singing serenely while the storm did its deadliest worst to strike fear. Their faces were wonderful portraits of peace.
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This sense was intensified by the behaviour of a group of fellow Christians on the ship - German Moravians - who kept on singing serenely while the storm did its deadliest worst to strike fear. Their faces were wonderful portraits of peace. Wesley realised that he did not have what they had - a childlike trust in God, a sense of God's calming presence, and a peace that storms could not erase. Wesley longed for this peace.
Jesus and His disciples were also caught in a deadly storm once (Mark 4:35-41). It surrounded them suddenly. The waves towered above the boat, threatening to swallow them. It looked as if the sea would pitilessly transform itself into their watery grave. The disciples were afraid. What they could not understand was the sight of Jesus sleeping in the perfect storm. They woke him and demanded: "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" (Mark 4:38). In their hearts, they probably asked: "Why is it that you are not afraid like us?"
Jesus did not reply but got up rebuked the wind, and told the raging sea to be quiet. The wind breathed its last and all was calm. Then Jesus asked His disciples: "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" (Mark 4:40).
PHOTO: Jesus and His disciples were also caught in a deadly storm once (Mark 4:35-41). It surrounded them suddenly. The waves towered above the boat, threatening to swallow them. It looked as if the sea would pitilessly transform itself into their watery grave. The disciples were afraid. What they could not understand was the sight of Jesus sleeping in the perfect storm. They woke him and demanded: "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" (Mark 4:38). In their hearts, they probably asked: "Why is it that you are not afraid like us?"
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Wesley found that faith on May 24, 1738. Back in England, a defeated missionary, he attended a prayer meeting that evening at Aldersgate Street in London. In his own words from his journal:
In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther's preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation; and an assurance was given me that He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.
Wesley heard the Holy Spirit's voice that night, telling him that his sins were forgiven, and that in Christ he was saved. Without having to try hard, he received God's gift of the ability to trust in Christ. He finally found peace.
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Wesley found that faith on May 24, 1738. Back in England, a defeated missionary, he attended a prayer meeting that evening at Aldersgate Street in London. In his own words from his journal:
In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther's preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation; and an assurance was given me that He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.
Wesley heard the Holy Spirit's voice that night, telling him that his sins were forgiven, and that in Christ he was saved. Without having to try hard, he received God's gift of the ability to trust in Christ. He finally found peace.
PHOTO: Wesley found that faith on May 24, 1738. Back in England, a defeated missionary, he attended a prayer meeting that evening at Aldersgate Street in London. In his own words from his journal:
In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther's preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation; and an assurance was given me that He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.
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Wesley was a changed man. He became a travelling preacher for Christ, preaching the gospel and establishing Methodist societies in many parts of Britain. In his long ministry, he encountered many dangers and threats. Instead of a raging sea, he came across rowdy crowds threatening to drown him and his preaching with their violence. But now, Wesley was a different man. He encountered such storms with a godly calm. He was nourished by the Spirit's lullaby. He had found rest amid restlessness.
An interesting fact about Wesley is that he slept well and had the ability to fall asleep "on command". On July 5, 1773 (when he was 70), he wrote in his journal: "This was the first night I ever lay awake in my life, though I was at ease in body and mind." On August 15 that year, he wrote "I could not sleep (an uncommon thing with me) till nearly two in the morning, my companion was afraid I should not be able to go through the labour of the day."
PHOTO: Wesley was a changed man. He became a travelling preacher for Christ, preaching the gospel and establishing Methodist societies in many parts of Britain. In his long ministry, he encountered many dangers and threats. Instead of a raging sea, he came across rowdy crowds threatening to drown him and his preaching with their violence. But now, Wesley was a different man. He encountered such storms with a godly calm. He was nourished by the Spirit's lullaby. He had found rest amid restlessness.
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What is remarkable is not Wesley's problem with illness and occasional bouts of insomnia in the latter half of 1773, but the fact that this was so out of character for him. On his 80th birthday (June 28, 1783), he noted in his journal that he was in good health. He offered five reasons, one of which was "my sleeping, night or day, whenever I want it".
Like Christ, his master, who could sleep peacefully in a raging storm, Wesley had the peace and trust that enabled him to sleep well even when life was difficult. This is a blessing every Christian can have. Even Old Testament believers knew of it. David, while fleeing from the sword of his own son, Absalom, wrote: "I lie down and sleep . . . I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side" (Psalm 3:5-6). On another occasion, he wrote, "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). David was living proof that true security has to do not with the absence of danger, but with the presence of God.
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What is remarkable is not Wesley's problem with illness and occasional bouts of insomnia in the latter half of 1773, but the fact that this was so out of character for him. On his 80th birthday (June 28, 1783), he noted in his journal that he was in good health. He offered five reasons, one of which was "my sleeping, night or day, whenever I want it".
Like Christ, his master, who could sleep peacefully in a raging storm, Wesley had the peace and trust that enabled him to sleep well even when life was difficult. This is a blessing every Christian can have. Even Old Testament believers knew of it. David, while fleeing from the sword of his own son, Absalom, wrote: "I lie down and sleep . . . I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side" (Psalm 3:5-6). On another occasion, he wrote, "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). David was living proof that true security has to do not with the absence of danger, but with the presence of God.
PHOTO: Like Christ, his master, who could sleep peacefully in a raging storm, Wesley had the peace and trust that enabled him to sleep well even when life was difficult. This is a blessing every Christian can have. Even Old Testament believers knew of it. David, while fleeing from the sword of his own son, Absalom, wrote: "I lie down and sleep . . . I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side" (Psalm 3:5-6). On another occasion, he wrote, "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). David was living proof that true security has to do not with the absence of danger, but with the presence of God.
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How wonderful to hear the Spirit's reassuring voice in the darkest of nights, bringing our anxious hearts into the ultimate growing relationship with God. Then we will not be surprised that we can sleep well and rest in God's love, even in the dark and stormy nights of life.
PHOTO: How wonderful to hear the Spirit's reassuring voice in the darkest of nights, bringing our anxious hearts into the ultimate growing relationship with God. Then we will not be surprised that we can sleep well and rest in God's love, even in the dark and stormy nights of life.
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PHOTO: "Dear Lord, we pray that we are able to hear the Spirit's reassuring voice in the darkest of nights, bringing our anxious hearts into the ultimate growing relationship with God. Then we will not be surprised that we can sleep well and rest in God's love, even in the dark and stormy nights of life.
Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen."
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Reflection - Relating With God - The Spirit's Lullaby
Source (book): "Making All Things New", 52 Reflections to Challenge the Way You Live, Chapter 13, "The Spirit's Lullaby", Page 75.
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012
Source (book): "Making All Things New", 52 Reflections to Challenge the Way You Live, Chapter 13, "The Spirit's Lullaby", Page 75.
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012
"Faithful to the end", A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, @ 2014 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Faithful to the end (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2017/06/reflection-faithful-to-end-links.html
"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2018/10/reflection-finding-rest-for-soul-links.html
"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-i.html
"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-iv.html
"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/04/reflection-songs-of-christmas-links.html
Reflection - Faithful to the end (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2017/06/reflection-faithful-to-end-links.html
"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2018/10/reflection-finding-rest-for-soul-links.html
"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-i.html
"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-iv.html
"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/04/reflection-songs-of-christmas-links.html
"Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, © 2019 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part I - III (Links), posted on Wednesday, 09 December 2020
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/12/reflection-growing-old-gracefully-part.html
Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part IV - V (Links), posted on Thursday, 22 April 2021
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/12/reflection-growing-old-gracefully-part_9.html
"Teach Us to Number Our Days", © 2008 by David Roper
Reflection - Number Our Days, Chapter 1 - 40 (Links), posted on Tuesday, 16 November 2021
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2021/11/reflection-number-our-days-chapter-1-40.html
Reflection - Number Our Days, Chapter 41 - 64 (Links), posted on Wednesday, 16 March 2022
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2022/03/reflection-number-our-days-chapter-41.html
"He Walks with Me - Devotions for Your Caregiving Journey with God", © 2018 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Shelly Beach
Reflection - He Walks with Me (Links), posted on Tuesday, 16 August 2022
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2022/08/reflection-he-walks-with-me-links.html
Reflection - He Walks with Me (Links), posted on Tuesday, 16 August 2022https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2022/08/reflection-he-walks-with-me-links.html
"Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries
Reflection - Classic Gem, Chapter 1 - 45 (Links), posted on 03 April 2023
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2023/04/reflection-classic-gem-chapter-1-45.html
"Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries
Reflection - Classic Gem, Chapter 46 - 90 (Links), posted on Tuesday, 24 October 2023
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2023/10/reflection-classic-gem-chapter-46-90.html
Reference
[1] From "Making All Things New", 52 Reflections to Challenge the Way You Live, Copyright @ 2022 by Robert M. Solomon, Chapter 13, "The Spirit's Lullaby", Page 75.
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