This is the proof of His existence and divine power. Selah A song of confidence in God’s protection of Zion with close parallels to Ps 48. 12 The LORD of hosts is with us our stronghold is the God of Jacob. We can cast all our fears, doubts, and anxiety and put our complete trust and confidence in our loving Father.Īfter this, we will know that God is truly the God who will save us. 11 h Be still and know that I am God I am exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth. ![]() Listen, listen to me, God pleads, and eat what is good, and your soul will. In other words, we can be at rest, be still, be confident, and relax. Be still, the psalmist wrote, and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10). Heaven and earth may fade but His word will still be the same and His promises will always stand true.įinally, be still… and know that God is indeed God. When we, like the writer of Psalm 46, experience the reality that. Many people find that a quiet time is an essential part of each daya time to read the Bible, pray, and consider the goodness and greatness of God. 10 He says, Be still, and know that I am God I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the. Psalm 46:10 says, Be still, and know that I am God, reminding us of the necessity to take time to focus on the Lord. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear he burns the shields with fire. 9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. These things are the most extremes and anything in between should not cause us to falter.Īs long as we are in the Church, the gates of Hades will never prevail! If God is with us, then who can be against us. 8 Come and see what the LORD has done, the desolations he has brought on the earth. Even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea, though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling. We are to be at peace even at the greatest type of danger. We will never be afraid though we may walk through the valley of the shadow of death. When we feel weak, we can ask God for additional strength. ![]() In times of trouble, we can always run to God and seek refuge. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Though this is the natural tendency of our human nature, it is a must that we make it a conscious effort to every day seek God and acquire strength from His hands. Do we fear peace and quiet Being still and quiet can cause us to ponder on things we might be trying to avoid. The words may sound soothing, but in Scripture they’re a gentle but firm reproof. ![]() So when God says, Be still, I know I’m in trouble. How easy it is for us to forget God when we are in smooth sailing and how easy it is for us to seek God’s presence when we are in need? I shift from foot to foot or wriggle in my chair or flip back and forth in bed every two minutes, searching for a more comfortable position. This verse is just one of the many demonstrations of God’s love and care for His people.Īt first, this verse may have less impact in our lives, less meaning in our thoughts, but when we are faced with danger and calamities, we see this chapter in different light. The comfort we find in God’s word is really amazing.
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