“Be still, and know that I am God,” is a popular Bible verse. (Psalm 46:10) It has been the theme of several songs, sermons and commentaries. The words “Be still!” are almost like an order from God for man to leave everything aside and focus on him. The Lord Jesus Christ had himself used the command “Peace, be still!” to admonish the forces of nature and establish instant peace over a raging sea. (Mark 4:39)
We see in today’s life, that it often becomes necessary to instill a sense of order and discipline into a situation. As a teacher enters her class, or the honorable judges occupy their seats in the courtroom, or doctors begin surgery, things must be in place, the atmosphere has to be silent and respectful. All the more so, if God himself wants to interact with us, it becomes our duty to free ourselves from all possible distractions, tune our mind and senses to be totally receptive to him, and make the most of his proximity.
Being still means emptying ourselves of all internal struggle, friction, fear and doubt. It means elevating our thought processes to higher levels far above the mundane problems of everyday life. It involves making a deliberate effort to block sinful imaginations.
So first we get set, and then we try to know God. We embark on a voyage of discovery. We find out how loving and forgiving God is. We find out how great he is. We find out how powerful he is. We find out how faithful he is. The process of discovery will go on forever. The living God is not to studied or understood. He is to be experienced.
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