Be Still and Know Him

 

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

 

 

God’s power is evident if we have the hearts to perceive it. Psalm 46:10 tells us how to obtain a heart to perceive God’s work. We have to be still and listen to Him. 

 

The magnitude of God's greatness demands that we learn to be still. In these moments of stillness. we can honestly know God and perceive His work. The busyness of life can often distract us from this knowledge. Being still is not just about withdrawing from our hectic lives. It's about meditating and reflecting on God’s goodness. We need to calm ourselves, calm our minds, and calm our fears. Only then can we be still and know that He is God. He will keep us in perfect peace when we keep our thoughts on Him (Isaiah 26:3). A life filled with constant activity can prevent us from really knowing God and experiencing His peace. 

 

Have you ever paused, let go of everything, and truly perceived the breathtaking beauty of God’s creation around you? In those moments, you'll see what you might not normally see. The majestic fir trees swaying in the wind, the soothing sound of water cascading over rocks, the peaceful sight of a deer grazing, the graceful flight of a bird, and the refreshing touch of the cool morning air on your skin. These are all manifestations of God's beauty, calling you to be still and know that He is your God. 

 

God is always working, but we can become so busy that we miss what He is doing. Being still makes us more aware of His truth, revealing His promises in our lives. God is always being exalted throughout the world, providing and revealing Himself, but we can miss Him if we are too busy with the affairs of this life. 

 

Stop. Don’t hurry to work and to do. Don’t rush to reveal to God how much you love Him. God loved you first. Be still and quiet. Allow God to reveal Himself to you. Calm your thoughts, and know He is your God. He loves you. In the quietness, He exalts Himself. In the quietness, you worship and exalt Him.  

 

 

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