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
1/28 — A Heart United With Christ
Scripture
"Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" (Acts 9:4, ESV)
"Learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matthew 11:29, ESV)
Study
The Apostle Paul's dramatic encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus reminds believers that any resistance to God’s will is ultimately resistance to Christ Himself. When Paul was zealously opposing the early church, he was unknowingly persecuting Jesus. This highlights a profound truth: our self-will and stubbornness can wound Jesus’ Spirit even if no one else is apparently hurt.
Living in right relationship with Jesus requires more than effort to be outwardly godly; it demands a heart conformed to His, marked by humility and submission. Jesus invites us to "learn from me," emphasizing that true rest and life flow from recognizing our need to surrender our own ambitions and rights to His lordship. This counters the natural human tendency to insist on personal dignity and rights, which, when unchecked, disrupts our unity with Christ and grieves the Holy Spirit.
Being Christlike often means being willing to be overlooked, undervalued, or even misunderstood without pushing back in self-defense. Such meekness is not weakness but a sign that the believer’s heart is united with Christ’s own disposition. This union purifies motives and transforms actions from self-assertion into acts of sacrificial love. It also guards against spiritual hypocrisy, where one might profess holiness yet act in ways that resist God's transformative work.
Therefore, the Christian life is a journey toward a perfect alignment with Jesus’ humility and surrender. It calls for ongoing awareness of where stubbornness or pride might be present and a willingness to submit everything to His Spirit. In doing so, one prevents the painful reality of persecuting Christ in one’s own life and grows deeper in spiritual maturity.
Today From Proverbs
Proverbs 21:2 - "Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart."
Proverbs 28:13 - "Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy."
Today From Psalms
Psalm 51:10-12 - "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit."
Reflect & Pray
- In what areas might you be resisting God’s will through stubbornness or self-will?
- How do you understand Jesus’ invitation to learn from His gentle and lowly heart?
- Are there relationships or situations where humility and submission to Christ could bring peace, even if it means letting go of your rights?
- How can you guard against spiritual hypocrisy by aligning your heart’s motives with Christ’s Spirit?
Lord Jesus, help me to surrender the parts of my heart where pride or stubbornness hide. Teach me Your gentle and lowly way so I may walk in humility and unity with You. Create in me a clean heart, renew my spirit, and guard me from wounding Your Spirit. May my life reflect Your love and peace, even in trials. Amen.
Scripture References
- Acts 9:4
- Matthew 11:29
- Proverbs 21:2
- Proverbs 28:13
- Psalm 51:10-12
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.