Be Still

 

Scripture Text

Psalm 46:10; 2:1-12

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. In the media, government and in people 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.” [Ps. 46:10a] Be still means to be tranquil, silent, quiet, and at rest in your soul 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 false news media, war, hatred and division everywhere. There is no substitute for time alone with God. We are to read His word, meditate on it and we are to 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” and 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 before God quietly and simply let Him do His work in us so He can accomplish His perfect 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 know “I will be exalted in the earth.” [Habakkuk 2:14]    a. God will be (exalted) means 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 and killing will be destroyed by the fire of God’s wrath and He will be exalted as His word proclaims. 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 in all His glory will rule supreme on the earth over all through His Son Jesus Christ, the Anointed One and nothing can stop that. Psalm 2:1-6 (NLT) ¹  Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? ²  The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one. ³  “Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.” ⁴  But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them. ⁵  Then in anger He rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury. ⁶  For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain. b. God has declared that His Son Jesus will rule the earth and all the peoples on earth will bow before His Son Jesus Christ and confess He is Lord over all to the glory of God. 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 (which means) Stop and meditate on that! We must never forget that God is on our side. We have the victory thru Jesus. Romans 8:31b If God is for us, who can be against us?                                                    Conclusion: If you have not developed the habit of a quiet time to still your mind and soul in daily prayer and bible study, why not begin now so you will draw closer to God and realize He is sovereign over you and all the earth. When you do you will have rest and peace in your mind and soul. Nothing else will do that for you!

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