That title isn't a typo. That's our all-to-often attitude towards God. We don't want to be still--we don't even know how to be still. What does that mean, anyway? Life stops for no man, right? He who waits, wants. Isn't that the motto of life?
We can't be still; if we don't do it, who will? Who's going to fix the mess that's my life? Who's going to fight my demons? Who's going to . . .
Be still all you want, God. I'm going to do something about this.
Oh boy, do we have a problem.
Psalm 46
Read it. There are 24 short lines and it'll only take a minute or two.
Now, go back to the top.
God is our refuge and strength, our ever present help in trouble. God isn't just standing around in heaven doing nothing. He is here, with us! Ever present. Our help. Our refuge. Our strength. Get out of His way--He's got this!
Though the earth give way and the mountains fall to the sea, we will not fear. Why would we? No matter what, God's in control. He is our refuge, our strength, our ever-present help in times of trouble.
The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. He's on our side! Almighty God fights for us with one arm, and shelters us with His other. He's that good.
Come and see the works of the Lord. He ends wars then destroys the weapons so men can fight no more. Talk about your peace negotiations! That's power. Can you do that? Can you solve every conflict in your life and destroy every weapon this world uses against you? I didn't think so. Yet you want God to stand on the sidelines while you take the wheel? Really?
Be still, and know that I am God.
Understand who God is. Refuge, strength, help, Almighty, fortress, God. Understand who you are not.
Now, be still and know that He is God!
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