“Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (Psalm 46:10)
The psalmist says that even if the world ends, “We need not fear!” Even in the face of utter destruction, he expressed a quiet confidence in God’s ability to save him.
“Be still” is the same thing that Jesus says to the wind and the waves in Mark 4:39. When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence!” Be still! Suddenly the wind stopped and there was a great calm. The wind and the sea went completely silent, in awe of Jesus. After all Jesus is omnipotence - all-powerful, omnipresence - all-present, and omniscience - all-knowing.
Be still and know, that I am God is a direct command from God. How do I be still? Mediate on God’s word day and night and pray. By doing this, you are communicating with Jesus and you are creating intimacy with God. In the Bible, Jesus would go all by himself, to the woods, on a mountain, anywhere secluded and just pray to the Father. This must be part of our everyday life.
Be still and know, that our security is in the Lord. Despite the turmoils everywhere, we need not fear. God is our refuge, protector, provider, deliver, and we can retreat in Him. He is not a pop-up store or a temporary retreat, He is our eternal refuge and our strength, all of the time. This psalm reminds us about God’s attributes and describes His characteristics. God is our refuge. God is the strong present help to those who are weak. God is higher than all else and He rule above all. At his voice the earth melts. He is our fortress and we belongs to Him. God is our All-in-All.
No matter what is going on in this world, turmoil, war, COVID-19, destruction, unemployment, sickness, disease, etc., God controls it all and allowed it to happen. Whatever is causing you concern or troubling your heart and disturbing your spirit, as a child of God, we are secure through Jesus Christ. God is real and He is our Protector. Our enemies are God’s enemies. We will see God exalted in all the earth. We should not be afraid because God is with us and He will triumph over the world. God is good, faithful, and He has been there through every crisis in our lives. He has been there for us. He will be with us through all of this.
BE STILL AND KNOW!
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