So many times we want to prove ourselves with our words and actions, but there’s so much power in being still and letting people see that you trust God in a situation, because people are looking at what you do way more than what you say. If they see you acting crazy and out of control and chaotic, that speaks to them. But what will get their attention is someone who can keep their calm, especially when they expect you not to. When they see you trust God in the midst of the fire, it speaks volumes more than your words ever could. 1 Peter 3:3-4 says:
“Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.” (1 Peter 3:3-4 ESV)
Why would a quiet spirit be precious to God? Because it’s a reflection of your faith in Him, and then points others to Him. In this particular text, Peter is talking to wives married to unbelieving husbands. He instructs them not to use their appearance to win them over, but their conduct. Their quiet and gentle spirit will do more to speak the Gospel than a sermon.
You don’t have to go preaching all around the world to every person that you meet, beating people over the head with your Bible. Your quiet spirit is going to speak more sometimes than what your words ever could. Today, I encourage you to let your quiet spirit speak volumes and represent Christ.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for giving me the desire and discipline to have a quiet spirit and let my actions speak louder than my words. Thank you for the peace that is available to me from You. In Jesus Christ’s Name, I pray. Amen.