"Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea."
(PSALM 46:2)
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Often misquoted, the “be still, and know that I am God” words of Psalm 46:10 have nothing to do with slowing down to reflect in silence. Quite the opposite! The people are exulting in the unmatched sovereignty of Almighty God. They rejoice because He is in control. The shout to “Be still” in the presence of the Lord is answered the same way today as it was then: by worshiping the Great King in reverent awe.
But there is something else for us. The words of this psalm reminded the people that God was “ever present” (v. 1); “the LORD Almighty is with us” (vv. 7, 11). No matter the world’s mayhem, we can always worship and rejoice because not only is God reigning sovereignly, He is “with us” too.
Scripture Focus
Psalm 46
Insight
FATHER, THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US YOUR KIND NATURE IN THE PAGES OF SCRIPTURE AND IN JESUS, YOUR SON.
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