Psalm 119:113-128

I spent about 2 minutes reading this part of psalm 119. In verse 114 the psalmist says that he comes to God for his quiet retreat. That is an interesting view of the all-powerful whose booming voice brought all of creation into existence. Though Elijah responded when he heard the quiet voice of God (1 Kings 19:13-14) I don't know if God was his quiet retreat. But this verse does explain the purpose of a retreat: to renew. From that perspective the quiet that renews does not demand a physical quiet as much as it occurs in the quiet attitude of a relieved heart. Renewal is like a full glass of cool water on a hot and dry afternoon. Renewal is like a big welcoming hug at the end of a long are arduios journey. The Bible is an ever-present spring of wisdom, strength, instruction, and in the end renewal.
Stuart