Be Still So You Can Know God

Be Still So You Can Know God (Psalm 46:10)

Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”

When we sit still, and let God work, He proves Himself to us. God instructs His people to be still. Though times of trouble come, we are reminded to be quiet and remember that God is still on His throne. This has been the case throughout all time. Very soon, He will be exalted aMing every gentile nation upon the earth. He will be exalted from one end of the earth to the other. The worship of God will be universal in that day.

This verse is especially applicable to those of us in ministry. If we do not know God well, we will struggle with trusting God fully and submitting ourselves to Him. Knowing God according to His Word is not only important if we are to be effective in witnessing to the lost, but it also vital as we preach to and care for the members of our churches. For us to “be still” and not try to force or manipulate things, we must know God and His Word intimately and accurately. For us to experience His peace in our lives personally, in our families collectively, and in our ministries effectively, we must know God and His Word.

The more we know the Lord, the more we will rest in His ability to take care of whatever situations come our way in life. Knowing Jesus, knowing what He has done for us, and trusting Him to meet our needs is not only important for the lost to receive salvation and forgiveness of sin; but it is also essential for believers to live Biblically and effectively. I pray that each of us this year will grow in knowing our Lord deeper so we can experience His power in our lives and ministries in a greater way.

May you also learn to find the blessings of getting alone with God. Matthew 14:23, “And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.” Mark 1:35, “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” Luke 9:18, “And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?” If you are going to get close to the Lord and learn His Word, you must make preparations to learn. You need to find a time and a place where you can get alone with God and remove distractions. Open His Word and let Him speak to your heart.

Are you comfortable spending time alone... solitary and separate from others? Or, do you prefer to spend your waking hours surrounded by people, noise, and activity because you associate quiet, private time with loneliness and emptiness? Actually, spending time alone—seeking the peace and quiet of solitude—can bring serenity to your spirit. Solitary time spent in prayer or Bible study can also broaden your perspective and deepen your faith. Psalm 46:10 encourages you to “Be still, and know that I am God”. By seeking times of solitude, you put aside your worldly concerns and simply listen for God's voice. Doing so helps you discern His intended path so that you can choose it as your own Psalm 143:8, “Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.”

Child of God, what happens in the dark, secret prayer closet of the Christian, the place where he or she cries out to God in prayer, will impact his or her life in the light of the home, school, work, or church. Getting alone with God in prayer begins by making the choice to do just that. Get alone with God! Win the struggle of this battle. Take time to pray in a quiet place where you are alone with God.

Prayer: Father in Heaven, I know the thoughts and plans You have for me are for Your glory and my good. Whatever I may face today, I can expect that You are working for good in all of it. So I’m going to step forward in faith, trusting You in all things and seek to cooperate fully with Your plans for me. I know I can’t imagine all the good You have planned for my life, but I also know it’s all coming in Jesus’ name, so I can say, amen!

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