Gather in Stillness
Small, Christ-centered gatherings that make room for Scripture, honest conversation, prayer & friendship — without the influnce of culture, social media, or hurry of everyday life.
"Be still, and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10
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Still Fellowship is a disconnection ministry — an invitation to walk away from the noise of the modern world so we can better connect with God, family, and one another. We believe that life becomes clearer and fuller when we loosen the grip of screens, social media, cultural influences, distractions, and any force that pulls our attention away from the voice and nudges of the Holy Spirit. In stillness, we rediscover the abundance and simplicity that God intended for our lives.
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Today’s Study
8/3 — Living Under God's Great Design
Scripture
"For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose." (Philippians 2:13, NIV)
"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last." (John 15:16, NIV)
Study
The Christian life is fundamentally about being caught up in a purpose much greater than ourselves—the purpose of God. Scripture teaches that it is God who initiates, directs, and empowers our lives toward His divine goals, not merely the sum of our own desires or plans. In John 15:16, Jesus reminds His disciples that they did not come to Him by their own will alone, but He chose and appointed them to bear lasting fruit. This truth dismantles the idea that the Christian journey is simply a matter of individual decision or personal ambition.
Our Lord Himself exemplifies this profound surrender to God’s overarching design. In Luke 9:51, "He set His face to go to Jerusalem," a vivid image of determined obedience to God’s plan despite unknown hardships ahead. Similarly, believers are called to a steady commitment to God’s will, even when the specific details are unclear or the path seems challenging. Often, the true scope of God’s purpose is hidden from view, and the immediate outcomes may appear inconsequential or confusing. Yet the believer is invited to trust that every step—surrendered to God's leading—is part of a grand divine story.
Paul’s encouragement in Philippians 2:13 highlights how God Himself energizes this inner willingness and outward effort to carry out His good purpose. This means that the Christian life is not primarily about our willpower or schemes; it is about responding to God's compelling, which is both empowering and humbling. The “work” that Christians do, whether visible or unseen, temporary or lasting, is but scaffolding under the master construction project God is building in and through us.
Therefore, living faithfully means embracing God’s compelling—and allowing His purpose to rise above personal ambition—in day-to-day obedience and trust. It is in this submission that we find true freedom, assurance, and fruitfulness. The challenge and blessing of faith is to live in the tension of moving forward without fully understanding the grand scope. The choice is not ours from start to finish, but God’s, and He graciously equips those He has called.
Today From Proverbs
Proverbs 2:6 "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."
Proverbs 16:9 "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps."
Today From Psalms
Psalm 40:1-2 "I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand."
Psalm 25:8 "Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways."
Reflect & Pray
- How might you recognize God’s overarching purpose working beneath your own plans and daily tasks?
- Where is God calling you to “set your face” toward obedience even when the path is uncertain?
- What areas of life require surrender to God’s compelling rather than your own decisions?
- In what ways can you depend more fully on the Spirit’s enabling to align your will with God’s?
Lord Jesus, help me to trust Your perfect plan even when I cannot see the full picture. Teach me to surrender my will and to follow You faithfully, knowing You are at work in every part of my life. Keep my heart fixed on Your purpose and strengthen me to bear lasting fruit for Your glory. Amen.
Scripture References
- Philippians 2:13
- John 15:16
- Luke 9:51
- Proverbs 2:6
- Proverbs 16:9
- Psalm 40:1-2
- Psalm 25:8
Still Fellowship is a non-profit founded by Aaron Tomberlin, created to help people and families live and learn differently — in peaceful resistance to the system and in freedom with Christ.