The Lost Watch

Scriptures: “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him.” (Psalm 62:1)

I heard a story about a carpenter who, while working, accidentally dropped his watch on the ground which was covered with sawdust. With so much work to be done, the dusts were just about everywhere and the machines roaring, the carpenter was not happy dropping his watch. He mumbled and complained, trying to find his watch in the piles of sawdust on the ground.

His friends all gathered around to help, but none of them found the watch. Somehow, the watch was buried deep and could not be found. With disappointments, they each returned to their work, leaving the carpenter feeling depressed all day long.

At the end of day, when the day’s work was done, the son of the carpenter came to shop for his father. He was told the loss of the watch. He sat down and, in no time, he uncovered the watch from the pile of sawdust. Everyone was surprised and asked him how he found it. He said, “I simply sat on the ground and listened to the ticking sound of the watch. The sound of the watch lead me to it!”

That wasn’t too hard, was it? But, in the middle of all the noise and busyness going on around us, how often do we get to sit down and listen quietly to what God has to say to us? When the pot is cooking on the stove, the kids are crying in the room, and the deadline for the project is due tomorrow, sitting down and listening quietly seems so remote and unreal! Yet, deep down, we know we need them because, from experience, we know that a life without them is more than exhausting, more than what we can bear, it drives us crazy!

That is why Bible, in many places, tells us that we need to be still before our Lord. We need to have such quiet time to be with our Lord God alone for, just as the psalmist said in today’s passage, God alone can give us the true peace to our life and the real rest our souls need for strength to move on in life. He has promised that “…those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

God knows our lives. He knows we are limited in every way; our understanding, our wisdom, and our strength. He wants to help. He makes Himself available to us 24/7. He’s only a prayer away, if only we come to Him daily and whenever we need.

He has extended His invitation, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) We don’t have to settle for anxiety, chaos and hopelessness. We have hope. We have peace. More importantly, we have the Prince of Peace, our Lord. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s come to Him for worship and fellowship, the only way we can be strengthened and be restored as a mighty vessel for Him and His kingdom!

Prayer Requests:
For everyone who finds it hard to have time with God for a peaceful one-on-one time of worship and fellowship

Prayer:
Aba Father, thank You for the salvation through Jesus Christ who brought us peace and reconciliation with You. Please help us to learn from Mary to find time to sit at Your feet to look up to You and learn from You so we may be filled with the love, wisdom and strength from above to face this life You have blessed us and to triumph in Your name. In the loving name of our Lord Jesus, our Redeemer, we pray, Amen!