In a culture overloaded with noise and distraction, The Crosswalk Devotional: Being Silent with Jesus invites you into the sacred practice of stillness. Kyle Norman reflects on Jesus' habit of withdrawing to quiet places to pray (Luke 5:16) and challenges us to do the same. Drawing from personal insight, biblical examples, and modern parallels like the show Alone, this devotional explores how spiritual silence opens us to hear God's voice and deepen our relationship with Him.
If even Jesus needed time away from the crowds to reconnect with the Father, shouldn’t we also make space for solitude and spiritual renewal?
✨ Highlights
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Why silence and solitude are vital for spiritual growth
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How Jesus modeled a life of intentional quiet time with God
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The emotional and spiritual transformation that comes through being still
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Practical ways to cultivate a quiet heart in a noisy world
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Encouragement to stop striving for answers and start simply being with Jesus
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Full Transcript Below:
Being silent with Jesus
Written and Read by Kyle Norman.
“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places to pray” (Luke 5:16)
There is a popular television show that my family enjoys watching. It is titled “Alone.” The premise is simple. Several survivalists and outdoorsy types are dropped off in the middle of the wilderness, alone. With no resources beyond what is on their backs, they must build a shelter, establish a supply of food, and get ready for the upcoming winter. There is no camera crew or support staff, they record their own journey. The one who lasts longest wins a pile of money.
What I find fascinating about this program is the emotional and spiritual journey that each contestant goes on. The utter silence of their surroundings eventually moves inward, and many begin t