Be Still and Know God

“Be still, and know that I am God!” (Psalm 46:10)  Being still seems to be a lost art.  I know it is for me.  Our lives are so cluttered with activities and work and just “stuff”.  We sometimes forget to just be still and recognize where we are in the pecking order.  We sometimes feel if we give God a couple of hours a week, then we have done our part.  God expects more than that. Let’s look back in this psalm and take some comfort in all our God is and does for us.  Maybe we can be still just a few minutes to remember. 

“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.  So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.  Let the oceans roar and foam.  Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!” (V. 1-3) God is there for us always.  It doesn’t matter what the circumstances…God is there.  Even during the toughest of times, we must put our hope in Him.  It won’t matter that the mountains tremble or the earthquakes of life happen, He will be our refuge.  What an encouragement!  If you are like me, sometimes it seems each day might bring a different challenge, but our God is right there in the midst of it.  He will never leave or forsake us!

“The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.  Come, see the glorious works of the Lord: See how he brings destruction upon the world.” (V. 7-8) The Lord God has his heavenly armies here to protect and fortify and strengthen those who are His.  God is our fortress.  How amazing that the God who created the universe is willing to protect us with that same awesome power.  We can see the mighty works of God all around us every day.  We must just take the time to look.  Anyone who sees a sunrise or sunset sees God’s amazing power.  He set the sun in the sky.  When we experience the power of a mighty rushing waterfall, we are reminded of God’s awesome hand in our lives.  We don’t have to look far to see God’s glorious works. 

Now we come full circle to verse 10-11.  “Be still, and know that I am God!  I will be honored by every nation.  I will be honored throughout the world.  The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.”  We need, no must, take time out each day to remember God’s power and His protection.  We must make time for God. He has made time for us.

God Bless!