Psalms 45-47 April 2, 2008
Posted by Sparky in Psalms.Tags: be still, Psalms, reassurance
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Scripture:
Selected verses:
46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
Observation:
This is an oft-quoted verse, used in songs and prayers all the time (or so it feels). But context is king – this really only makes sense from the mouth of God after 9 verses of the earth giving way, mountains falling into the sea, waters roaring, nations being in uproar, kingdoms falling, the earth melting, bows and spears being broken and shields being burned. After all this, God reassures us with an instruction to ‘be still’ and trust in his eternal nature.
Application:
How will I apply this? On a day when I have felt such rage and anger, and not always worked it out in a way that would honour God? Very simple – I will choose to believe that in the midst of those kinds of feelings, God is God, and I can be sure of that. I’m studying Revelation this week, and that book is shot through with reassurance for persecuted Christians. I’m not being persecuted at all, but I do feel very unsure of the future, and knowing that God is eternal, and that he will take his place as the centre of worship in heaven and on earth is GREAT.
Prayer:
Be that stillness for me, God. I need it, and I need your reassurance. Don’t let me forget that you are constant.
