Psalm 46:10 …be still and know that I am God…
What do you think of when you read that verse?
Is it a call to find a corner, make yourself small and hope
for the best?
Is it a call to be quiet in worship? …I’ve sometimes heard it used that way.
Is it a call to have a regular quiet time?
What does it mean to be still?
Two things can help us understand what the psalmist is
saying here. First, the meaning of the
word itself, and secondly it’s context in the Psalm.
I won’t bore you with my limited understanding of the Hebrew
language. The word is used several times
in scripture and is translated in a variety of ways depending on the context. My favourite (and the one that I thinks come
closest to capturing the original language) is the NASB’s “Cease from striving”.
Stop fighting! …and know that I am God!
Is it “If you want to know Me you must stop fighting” OR “I
will be found …or better, I will be seen when you stop making a scene.” ?
You can let the Spirit guide you as to how that applies to
your set of circumstances.
With that in mind let’s look at the Psalm as a whole…
Bear in mind that this is song – it’s not meant to be split
into tiny sections and put on fridge magnets… it was intended to be sung as a
package.
You need to read the whole psalm to understand it…
God is our
refuge and strength,
A very
present help in trouble.
That’s why
we do not fear!
… the world
might crumble around us but…
God is right
in the middle of the chaos!
God is right
in the middle of the chaos! (it’s subtle
but powerful)
Our God is
not any ol’ god, He is the “LORD of HOSTS” and
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of
Jacob [the God of our forefathers…
The God who
has proved Himself powerful, and able for generations!
This God is
in absolute control!
…and here
it is…
Cease
striving! Stop trying so hard… stop
fighting!
“Cease striving
and know that I am God;
Even the
nations will exalt ME!
Somehow…
Suddenly…
That’s
enough…
…just sayin’…
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