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SELAH

(Hebrew: סֶלָה, also transliterated as selāh) is a word used 74 times in the Hebrew Bible  – 71 times in the Psalms and three times in Habakkuk. The word is an instruction on the reading of the text, something like "stop and listen." Selah can also be used to indicate that there is to be a musical interlude at that point in the Psalm. The Amplified Bible translates selah as "pause, and think of that.” Selah can also note a break in the song and as such is similar in purpose to Amen in that it stresses the importance of the preceding passage.

 

“Be still and know that I am God.” 

Psalms 46:10

 

We live in a world that is busy, a world full of white noise and sound.  Turn the electronics off, find a quiet place, take some time this week to practice “Selah”.  Pause and reflect on the Lord , not only on what He has done but also on what He is doing now.  Reflect of the character of God, think of His: Power, Glory, Might, Grandeur, Love, Grace, Mercy, Holiness, Righteousness, Sacrifice. God wants to speak to you but you need to take the time to listen

 

“Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper.” 

1 Kings 19:11-12

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