Advent Devotional – 12.20.2021
Beth Boling
Psalm 46:10 – He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
This has been a tough year for me. I’ve had some significant losses.
I want and need to…”Be Still and Know that He is God”.
The popular verse comes from Psalm 46.
This comes from a longer passage of scripture that proclaims the power and security of God.
In verse 10, The Lord speaks in the first person: “ Be Still and Know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
“Be Still”- to be free from noise or turbulence; untroubled. Some of the noise we experience that could be blocking our ability to feel God’s Presence is our own worry. Learning to change our thoughts from worry to trust, may open us to be more able to feel God’s Love.
“Be Still” is also a call for those involved in war to stop fighting!
As Christians we often interpret being still as to be quiet in God’s presence. However, do we need to stop fighting something or eliminate frantic activity, so that we can open ourselves up to His Presence?
***Know that I am God… Know in this instance means to ascertain by seeing and acknowledge, be aware. We know that He is Omniscient, Omnipresent, Omnipotent. He is Holy, Sovereign, Faithful, Infinite, and Good. If we understand how He truly is, how can that change our stillness before Him?
When we are still and surrendered to God, we find Peace even when things on earth give way. When life gets overwhelming and busyness takes precedence, we need to run to Him, lay down our weapons, and fall into His Arms.
Lets ‘Be Still and Know that He is God’ in this season!