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

Stillness constitutes the absence of movement, deep silence, and calm. There are obvious times when physical movement needs to cease, as in the presence of imminent danger or physical inability. Yet deep down in the soul, in the spiritual, stillness is both required and necessary for having a closer walk with our Almighty and Sovereign Lord.  It signifies the importance of quieting the mind and heart to actively listen to His voice… there, in the stillness of those moments, is when we recognize the presence and sovereignty of our Great and Almighty God! “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”  Psalm 46:10. 

In Psalm 46, we find the account of the Israelites facing an enemy attack, but God commands them to be still. In other words, they were to immediately stop, cease from anxiety, worry, and fear, and recognize that God would fight the battle and reign victorious!

God is still calling for all of His beloved children to be still. There are times when we must simply stop, listen, and let God lead the way. It is right in the crucible of life that He floods sweet peace into our unrested souls. “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7.

May God help us slow down amid the hustle and bustle of life and find the stillness and spiritual rest that place our focus entirely on Him. This is a necessary, humble, and submissive posture that allows us to hear a word from the Lord. “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:” James 1:19.

When God speaks, my friends, all spiritual imposters such as anxiety, despondency, and fear are replaced with hope, peace, and the comfort of knowing that He is closer than the very air that we breathe. Whatever our spiritual, physical, or mental needs may be at this moment, He knows, He cares, and we can rest in the comforting words found in John 14:1. “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” Just be still and let God have His way!

God’s blessings of peace to all.