Most people are familiar with the verse Psalm 46:10, Be still, and know that I am God; (but are not as familiar with the remainder of the verse) I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. I memorized this verse many years ago but God brought it to mind recently.
God used a colleague and an acquaintance to bring this verse to my attention. The verse came from both of them the same day. Has God ever done that to you? God has a knack for repeating messages when we don't get it the first time--He does this with me alot. I am so grateful that He knows me so well...and loves me so much to persist. As I meditated over this scripture and thought about being still it sounded simple enough but when I tried to 'be still' and quiet myself before the Lord I found very difficult. I learned something about myself that my friends, family and co-worker already knew--I'm a little ADD.
and know that I am God here again I meditate and begin reflecting on what I 'know' about God. Knowing God, relationally, requires time alone with God. Jeremiah 29:13 says You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I've known who God is most of my life but haven't known Him intimately. Intimacy requires an investment of time and commitment.
Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: In Proverbs 3:5-6 it says, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
When I've truly been still before the Lord I've trusted Him with my life. I've learned that to be still I must seek Him first, commit to follow Him wherever He may lead me and trust Him to guide me.
