Recently God told me to be quiet. I was fussing about something out of my control. I was trying to figure out ways to “fix it.” That is when God told me to stop, take a step back, and be quiet. (FYI, I am not very good at being quiet—about anything!)
Of course, the verse that immediately came to mind was Psalm 46:10a: “Be still and know that I am God.”
The second half of that verse continues: “I [God] will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” [vs 10b NKJV]
As I considered what God was saying through the Psalmist, I realized that God would not be “exalted” by my fussing and scheming trying to “fix” anything. He will be exalted when I stand still and patiently wait to see what He will do.
Moses said the same thing to the Nation of Israel when they were facing the Red Sea with Pharoah’s army closing in behind them.
“Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today…. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” [Exodus 14:13:14 HCSB]
God is not exalted by our fussing. He is exalted when we allow Him to have His will in our lives. He is exalted when we quiet our soul and relinquish everything to Him.
I am still learning that! PTL
