He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
#1 How can I be still in a crisis?
The answer is in v1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
v2-3 shows us what the trouble is --- the big earthquake that moves the mountain and roars the seas.
So the first step is to go to God as our refuge.
#2 God gives us the calm.
v5-6 shows that God is within us(the city of God, the commnity of His church).
God speaks to melt the uproars. v9 He makes wars cease and destroys their weapons.
#3 Now in v10 God tells us to be still as He brings peace.
Being still now is to appreciate the power and character of God.
To know v11 The Lord Almighty is with us.
The world will exalt Him and worship Him from His show of power and bringing of peace.
And He is our God and protector.
ChatGPT:
Devotion on Psalm 46:10 - How to Have Peace in A Crisis
Scripture:
“Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
—Psalm 46:101. How Can I Be Still in a Crisis?
When life feels overwhelming—when it seems like an earthquake shakes our very foundations—Psalm 46 reminds us that our first response must be to run to God. In verse 1, we are told that God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
- Key Point: Even as verses 2-3 depict the might of nature (the mountains shaking and the seas roaring), our safe haven is found in God.
- Action: In the midst of a crisis, pause and take refuge in God’s unchanging presence. Acknowledge that no matter how fierce the storm, God remains our steadfast protector.
2. God Gives Us the Calm
As we transition from the external chaos to our inner life, verses 5-6 encourage us to see that God dwells within us—the "city of God" representing His community.
- Key Point: Even when external situations are turbulent, God’s presence within us is a source of inner peace.
- Insight: In verse 9, notice how God silences the uproar of war by making conflicts cease and nullifying weapons. This demonstrates His power to bring calm to even the most chaotic circumstances.
3. Embracing Stillness to Experience God's Peace
Finally, in verse 10, God instructs us to “be still” as a deliberate act of trust and worship.
- Key Point: Being still isn’t just about physical quiet—it’s about pausing to recognize God’s power, presence, and sovereignty.
- Reflection: When we take time to be still, we can truly appreciate that the Lord Almighty is with us (v11). Our response of stillness is an acknowledgment that despite the chaos around us, God is in control and will be exalted by the world.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, in the midst of life’s storms and crises, teach me to be still and to trust in Your unchanging strength. Help me find refuge in You, knowing that You are my protector and my peace. May I continually be reminded that Your power is greater than any force that threatens my life. Thank You for the calm You bring into my heart. Amen.
Reflection
Remember that stillness is not a passive state; it’s an active decision to lean on God's strength and to witness His miraculous peace. By choosing to be still, we not only find solace in our present difficulties but also align ourselves with the reality that God is sovereign over all—an eternal refuge in every crisis.
Embrace these truths and let the calm of God's presence fill you, even when the world around seems to be in turmoil.
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