The Power of a Quiet Spirit

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today — Friday, February 20, 2026

Today’s Text: 1 Peter 3:1–6

Key Verse: “But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” — 1 Peter 3:4 (KJV)

On our continued journey through the year in which we are called to wax strong in Christ, and in which the theme of the month beckons on us to yield our lives, the text of 1 Peter 3:4 shines brightly. It reminds us that true strength and beauty come from the hidden man of the heart – a heart yielded to God's refining and shaping. It's not about external adornments, but the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is precious in God's sight. The inner man of a yielded spirit is strengthened to radiate the beauty of Christ, and wax strong in faith and character.

There is no doubt that our lives are surrounded by so great noise, but heaven always listens for the quiet soul. In a world that boasts of strength and self-assertion, God treasures the gentle and quiet spirit. That quietness is Holy Spirit's manifest strength wrapped in serenity. It tells us that true power is not found in shouting to be heard, but in being still to hear God. The quiet spirit is not passive; it is peaceful power under divine control.

A quiet spirit is not the absence of words but the presence of wisdom. It does not panic in pressure or break under burden. Isn't it so right that the elder apostle, Peter, reffers to it as ornsment?! Yes, it's so a calm sea beneath a stormy sky, the soul anchored in God’s peace remains undisturbed by outward chaos. Inner stillness is not weakness—it is spiritual strength clothed in humility.

To cultivate a quiet spirit, we must learn the discipline of divine silence—resting our hearts in God’s faithfulness and choosing His peace above our perceptions. When noise rises, the Spirit whispers, “Be still and know that I am God.” The believer who walks quietly before the Lord walks powerfully against the enemy.

Action Step: Today, before responding to conflict or pressure, pause and breathe a silent prayer: “Lord, quiet my spirit so I may hear Your voice above every other.” Walk calmly, speak gently, and let peace be your posture.

Quote for the Day: “The quiet soul carries a thunder that shakes hell—peacefully.” — (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Heavenly Father, teach me the strength of stillness and the beauty of calm surrender. Fill my heart with Your peace and silence every anxious thought. May my spirit reflect Your serenity even amid life’s noise. I receive grace to stay quiet, gentle, and grounded in You—in Jesus’s name, Amen.

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Thank you for threshing the Word with me today. For further study on this topic, please read: Psalm 46:10; Isaiah 30:15; Philippians 4:7.

With love and prayers,

Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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