Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God.”
“Quietness” by Doran 1 “Be still and know that I am God,” That I who made and gave thee life Will lead they faltering steps aright; That I who see each sparrow’s fall Will hear and heed thy earnest call. I am God. “Be still and know that I am God,” When aching burdens crush they heart, Then know I form thee for thy part And purpose in the plan I hold. Trust in God. “Be still and know that I am God,” Who made the atom’s tiny span And set it moving to My plan, That I who guide the stars above Will guide and keep thee in My love. Be thou still. It used to be, as a young Christian, meaning young in my faith, I did not know how to be still and let God be God. I also thought that once accepting Jesus, life would be run through rose-colored glasses. So when hardships happened in my life and in the lives of those I knew and loved, I would ask God, “WHY?” For example, just weeks after accepting Jesus as my Savior and just before closing, the well on the home my husband were selling went dry causing the buyers to back out. Instead of having a handsome profit, we ended up with two house payments because we’d already moved to another city! “Why?” Then, after the failed closing, we could not find another buyer or even renters for that first house, and when we did, why did they destroy that home? Vastly more important came one of my most burdening whys, and that was why wouldn’t my brother listen to anything about Jesus? He didn’t early in my faith, and he didn’t in the mature years of my faith; on his deathbed, he was especially unwilling to listen to the truths of our Lord’s love for him and Jesus' offer of salvation. In years past, I would have asked, “Why?” Throughout ensuing years, however, as I studied God’s Word and grew to know God and His heart, I stopped asking “why” and started truly understanding that our God is One who can be and should be trusted at all times. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 He is the One who, in His perfect knowledge, will accomplish all according to His perfect plan and timing, no matter how things appear to us! God tells the prophet Jeremiah, “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 This clearly reminds us that God is sovereign, in control, and that He has a plan for our lives. A friend asked me after my sudden, February 12, 2019, triple-bypass heart surgery if I asked God, “Why me?” and I replied, “Why not me?” God didn’t give me any deep revelation, but what I did hear over and over within was, “Trust Me!” I did, and I will say that now in every moment of my life, I continue to do so. “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! . . . Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.” Psalm 46:1-3; 10-11 As time goes on, there are many things I don’t understand, especially the stubborn hearts of my loved ones who don’t turn to Jesus, the One would choose to be their Savior; but, I do my best to turn all my concerns and burdens over to my Lord’s hands, knowing He desires no man to perish. I also believe God's promise that He is with us during every trial and/or time of persecution and that He promises to give us strength in all those times. "The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for You." Psalm 9:9-10 "And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 No, I don’t understand many things, but then, I’m not meant to; I’m simply meant to be still and trust in our omnipotent, omniscient, ever-present, Almighty God. Let us all rejoice that we have a God we can fully trust in all things at all times, then be still while He performs His mighty deeds in our lives, in the lives of others, and in the world, always remembering Jesus’ words, “Father, if You are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from Me. Yet I want your will to be done, not Mine.” Luke 22:42 Indeed, let us all be still, knowing that our God is God and the supreme King of our universe! 1. “Quietness,” by Doran. Leaves of Gold, Revised 1948, the Coslett Publishing Company, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. VERSES: Psalm 28:7 “The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.” Psalm 9:10 “Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for You.” Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!” Matthew 6:25 “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?” Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” PRAYER: Thank you, Father, that you continue to teach me to be still and let You be God, accomplishing Your purposes in all that happens on the earth and in every life of every person. To me, there are many mysteries and happenings that I don’t understand and can’t possibly comprehend, but I choose to trust you in all situations at all times. Thank you, Father, that I can let my heart be still and turn every worry and/or concern over to You, trusting for your perfect will to be accomplished. DISCLAIMER: I am just an ordinary woman who loves Jesus, accepting Him as Savior at the age of thirty-two and digging into the Bible ever since. How could I possibly hope to develop a heart relationship with God and trust Him with my life if I didn't know who He is?! These devotionals are written to help you journey with Christ and grow in your heart relationship with Him. However, it is essential that you examine my words, and those of all other "teachers," with God's Holy Word. Therein lies the source of all truth! Comments are closed.
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Author Candice Mary Thomas writes about loving God and loving people! Coming to Christ at age 32 and now in her 70's, Candice knows what a difference it makes living with or without Christ as one's personal Savior. Archives
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