Be Still

Scripture Text Psalm 46:10

Intro: We live in a time of chaos today. Everything seems to be totally out of control. Sin is rampant. There is deception and lies everywhere. Divisiveness rules our land right now. There is little stability in our world today as we look around us but God speaks to us from His word. Let us be encouraged by God’s word. He is our only stability no matter what! He is in control of every situation and circumstance.

I. God says in His word to “Be still.” – That means to be tranquil, silent, quiet, and at rest in your heart and mind. No matter what's going on, we should have peace.

a. This is a challenge for all of us. We must work at it. There is Sickness, Political unrest, biased media, looting, rioting, covid-19 everywhere. There is no substitute for time alone with God. We are to read His word, meditate on it and we pray about everything. Stillness before the Lord in quiet time allows Him to prepare us for the unexpected challenges and opportunities in life. We should focus on Him rather than trying to figure out every problem we face and wondering what will come next or grieving over past things. God says we are simply to “be still, be at peace” as we acknowledge His Lordship over our lives and Surrender to His will.

II. Then God says to “know” something. Know means to recognize and discern.

a. We are to know, recognize and understand that He is God and has everything under control. He has everything covered, nothing takes Him by surprise.

He’s already in our future working things out on our behalf and for our good.

Let there be no doubt whatsoever that He has a perfect plan for all of us.

We can put our complete trust in Him in every situation and circumstance we face.

We just need to wait quietly and simply let Him work in us so He can work through us to accomplish His will in our lives. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.

III. God says “I will be exalted.” [Habakkuk 2:14] [Psalm 2:3-12]

a. God will be raised in rank, honor, power, character, glory among all the nations of the world. God’s lofty position over all will be made known to all nations who live on the face of the earth. ^{Habakkuk 2:14 (NKJV)  For the earth will be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, As the waters cover the sea.}

All the idols of the world will be burned up by God’s wrath when Jesus comes to rule and reign. All the other religions of the world that have sent many to hell by their false teachings will be destroyed by the fire of God’s wrath and He will be exalted as His word proclaims.
God in all His glory will rule supreme on the earth over all through His Son Jesus Christ, the Anointed One. Psalm 2:1-12 (NKJV) ¹  Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? ²  The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, ³  "Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us." ⁴  He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The LORD shall hold them in derision. ⁵  Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure: ⁶  "Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion." ⁷  "I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me, 'You are My Son, Today I have begotten You. ⁸  Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your possession. ⁹  You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter's vessel.' " ¹⁰  Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth. ¹¹  Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling. ¹²  Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.

Those burning God's word which is the truth that guides us and our flag which stands for freedom!

b. God will have His salvation proclaimed in every nation, among every people, and in every tongue. The nations abroad that do not worship Him, but worship idols, shall see that He alone is the true God, and that He is worthy of universal adoration and worship. God has declared all the peoples on earth will bow before His Son.

Philippians 2:9-11 ⁹ God has highly exalted Jesus and given Him the name which is above every name, ¹⁰ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, ¹¹ and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Psalm 46:11  The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Our Safety,sanctuary, hiding place. Selah Stop and meditate on that!

Conclusion: If you have not developed the habit of quiet time to still your mind, daily prayer and bible study, why not begin now so you will draw closer to God and realize He is sovereign over all the earth. When you do you will have rest and peace in your mind and soul.

Invitation: Do you have a relationship with this all powerful God? Have you gotten still before God and confessed your sins to Jesus and asked Him to forgive you and save you for Heaven when this life is over? If not now is the right time!