Be Still and Know that I Am God

19/9/2011 

 Be Still: It means we need to come to a place where we are willing to submit ourselves to God to acknowledge that He is in sovereign control. HE IS LORD.

            It is rather a strong command to stop us for awhile, because we  are really  very busy ( physically and mentally) with the worldly affairs. But we need desperately  to stop ourselves to be  still  and quiet for some time. It all depends on the relationship you have with The Lord.

          We have varied reasons to be still and wait on the Lord.-conflicts at work place, or problems at home or we may have  to fight constantly against our enemy(satan), who bring forth hidden target to attack us. ‘Come unto me, all ye that are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’ Matthew 11:23.  What ever it may be, try to look only to God  “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

       Learn to be still  so that  you can “Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you;  Psalm 55:22.“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” Isaiah 40:31 

         If you adibe in Him and learn, you can stand for the Lord as a witnesss ‘Abide in Me and I in you as the branch cannot bear fruit except that it abide in the vine. No more can ye except that ye abide in Me’. John 15:4 .God is giving an open invitation  to us ‘Come ye, yourselves, apart into a desert place and rest awhile. Mark 6:31 

        Being still during the times of adversity is very difficult. We, in our  flesh may  babble and turn around to do something or other .But rather be strong in the Lord and  hold on to his promises.

We have many strengthening verses to uphold us during trail times:

• The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”Exodus 14:14

• “Now then, stand still and see this great thing the LORD is about to do before your eyes!1 Samuel 12:15-16

‘If God is for us, who can ever be against us? ‘Romans 8:31
 

Be still and know the power of God.

"When the LORD restored the fortunes …. 

  we were like those who dreamed.

Our mouths were filled with laughter…….. 

The LORD has done great things for us”. 
Psalm 126:1-3

A rose bud - waiting for the day to bloom