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Psalm 46:10 - BEING STILL TO KNOW GOD.Psalm 46:10 (KJV) Be still, and know that I am God:Psalm 46:10 (NLT) Be silent, and know that I am God! INTRODUCTION Sometimes we can only recognize God's majesty when we are quiet. Silence is one of the best expressions of respect for God. War and destruction are inevitable, but so is God's final victory. At that time, all will stand quietly before the all-powerful Lord. How proper, then, for us to be still now, reverently honoring him and his power and majesty. Take time each day to be still and to exalt God. [Life Application SB 2019] COMMENTARY PEARL A Still Small Voice An Amazing Fact: The highest wind speed ever recorded on earth occurred at Barrow Island, Australia. During typhoon Olivia, the wind reached 253 miles per hour For more than 60 years, the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire boasted that it had recorded the fastest wind speed on Earth. In 1934, the observatory recorded a wind speed of 231 miles per hour. But in 1996, during typhoon Olivia, Barrow Island in Australia recorded a wind speed of 253 miles per hour. The amazing - and somewhat puzzling thing - is that it took the World Meteorological Organization 14 years to recognize a new record had been set. As they were scouring through some old data, they came across the record-setting wind speed. It didn't take long for news to spread about the new record. And the Mount Washington Observatory reluctantly conceded that the data had to be recognized, though they were still suspicious of why it took 14 years for the new record to be declared. Of course, whether it is 253 or 231 miles per hour, we wouldn't want to be facing such powerful winds! Interestingly, the prophet Elijah faced some very strong winds after escaping from evil Jezebel and waiting to hear from God. He also faced an earthquake and fire. But 1 Kings gives us some interesting insight into God's glory and power. There We Read That God Was Not In The Wind, Not In The Earthquake, Not In The Fire. Instead, He Spoke To Elijah In A "Still Small Voice" (1 Kings 19:12). This Is How God Prefers To Speak And Interact With Us. He Doesn't Want To Overwhelm Us With Grandeur. He Doesn't Desire To Impress Us With Splendor. He Wants To Come Close And Converse With Us As With A Friend. [Moving Mountains by Amazing Facts] COMMENTARY We must individually hear Him speaking to the heart. When every other voice is hushed, and in quietness we wait before Him, the silence of the soul makes more distinct the voice of God. He bids us, "Be still, and know that I am God."[2 PS. 46:10.] Here alone can true rest be found. And this is the effectual preparation for all labor for God. DA 363 An intensity such as never before was seen is taking possession of the world. In amusement, in moneymaking, in the contest for power, in the very struggle for existence, there is a terrible force that engrosses body and mind and soul. In the midst of this maddening rush, God is speaking. He bids us come apart and commune with Him. "Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10. Many, even in their seasons of devotion, fail of receiving the blessing of real communion with God. They are in too great haste. With hurried steps they press through the circle of Christ's loving presence, pausing perhaps a moment within the sacred precincts, but not waiting for counsel. They have no time to remain with the divine Teacher. With their burdens they return to their work. These workers can never attain the highest success until they learn the secret of strength. They must give themselves time to think, to pray, to wait upon God for a renewal of physical, mental, and spiritual power. They need the uplifting influence of His Spirit. Receiving this, they will be quickened by fresh life. The wearied frame and tired brain will be refreshed, the burdened heart will be lightened. Not a pause for a moment in His presence, but personal contact with Christ, to sit down in companionship with Him--this is our need. ED 260 LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY Psalm 46:10 - Being Still to Know God. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2024/20240815-1246.html https://www.abible.com/devotions/2023/20230303-0717.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220525-0928.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200913-1227.html http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20160427-2014.html Psalm 27:14 - Waiting On The Lord. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2024/20240628-1003.html Matthew 14:23 - Time to Pray. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20191117-1031.html LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT https://abible.com/links/ |