Be Still

STRENGTH FOR MY DAYS 

A Daily Devotional by Bishop David

Be Still

Wednesday, 16 October

 

Be still and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Psalm 46:1-11 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. 4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. 6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted. 7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. 8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth. 9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. 10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. 11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

 

MORE LESSON: Psalm 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

 

God is our refuge; strong, ever present and a great help to those who are weak. God who is higher than all else, rules over all, His voice melts the earth. Our fortress, our sun and shield; we are secure no matter what environment we find ourselves. We must read God’s promises of preservation again and again, allow them to sink into us, permeate our spirits to rule our hearts and minds, especially in times of insecurity and crises.

There are three dimensions of Be Still we are meditating on in this devotion today.

i) Be still and meditate on God Himself; meditate in silence on His unfailing love (Psalm 48:9); His mighty deeds (Psalm 77:12); His ways (Psalm 119:15); His greatness (Psalm 119:97). These meditations will strengthen and open you up to hear the voice of God.

ii) The second dimension is to be still and build faith that drives away fear; be still and cease from fearful agitations. In Mark 4:39 Jesus rebuked the wind: And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Psalm 107:29 says, He maketh the storm a calm so that the waves thereof are still. Remember that fear has torment but faith opposes fear and brings victory. Read through Hebrews 11 again and let the testimonials of faith encourage you. Also, confess the truths in God to quench the voice of fear.

iii) The third dimension of Be still is in waiting patiently on God and for God as Psalm 37:7 urges us, Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Surrender your circumstances to God's sovereignty, anticipate that God will lead you to a place of refreshing and rest. Isaiah 26:3-4 says, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.

 

Prayer/Action

* Praise God for His greatness and might and for who He is.

* Ask for grace to be still in listening to God in faith and confidence.

* Ask God to lead you to rest and refreshing in all realms of life.

 

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: My Father and my Maker, as I give You thanks today for all You are doing in my destiny, I connect with Your power for more, in Jesus' mighty name.