“Be still and know that I am God.”
Ever read that in your Bible (it’s from Psalm 46:10, which is around the middle of the Bible)?
I’m pretty sure I’ve read it 512 times and I’ve always liked it. Something about that phrase has this gentle yet giant thing going for it. I remember doing a small Bible Study with some girls in college and our leader asked us to share what we thought that meant; “What does it mean to be still and know that He is God?” What is your answer?
The transliteration reads this way:
“God I am that and know! Be still!”
“Be still” when translated means this:
Cast down
Let fall
To let hang down
To be relaxed, especially the hands
Not putting forth exertion
It expresses the idea of leaving matters with God, or of being without anxiety about an issue
BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD.
In silent submission, let us worship and trust our Protector and Provider. May we stand in awe of the true and mighty God, who is always with us.
Here’s what “BE STILL” does N-O-T mean:
Be stupid
Be unconcerned
Be lazy
Be inactive
Be a frozen statue
Do nothing
BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD.
Here’s what my research of this powerful verse says “BE STILL” does mean:
It’s not up for debate
It’s divine dependence
Unlike God, we are finite
Relax, go limp, chill out, enjoy calm confidence in Him
Don’t flinch in your faith with God
Have a quiet soul
Remember His past faithfulness
We always have access to His peace and rest, regardless of circumstance. Let’s cooperate with Him in hardships.
Mark 4:39 is when Jesus commands the thrashing waves, “Hush, be still.” He is saying this to our hearts. He can calm us. We are to be obedient and chill out.
BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD.
“Know that I am God” = “See, I’m God. You are not.”
Look at what He’s done and yet we still doubt His power, His presence, His passion. He’s commanding us to NOT be fearful, to NOT be impatient, to NOT be restless. HIS will be done, not ours. Trust His plan. Acknowledge that HE IS GOD. He does whatever He pleases, but because He is faithful it all works out in the best way possible.
Friend, your workdays are long. Instead of being busy, nonstop and always on the go…..be still. Instead of trying to do it all, be it all, have it all….be still. Push back against all the distractions and to-do’s, PUSH BACK. God has ordered us to just stop for a minute. Breathe. Sit down. Close your eyes. Talk in regular language to the Father who stops everything to hang on your every word. He is closer than a whisper. He loves you with an everlasting love that is so mysterious. KNOW beyond a shadow of a doubt that He is God and doesn’t require your assistance in keeping the planet spinning. Trust that He is a good, real God who is very in charge with your best interests in mind always.
BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD.
Guest Writer:
Debbie Baisden is a remarried widow who went from hating salads and avoiding sweat, to loving nutrition and fitness. A crazy mom of four boys, her days are filled with volume, wildness, and destruction. She lives in North Carolina and loves cuddling their rescue dogs, joking with her kids, and watching trash TV with her husband. Staying anchored in Jesus, her focus is “In His strength and for His glory.”
