Be Still and Know That I am God

Read Psalm 46:10.

The Lord recently convicted me of my need to be quiet and just listen to Him. I am a visionary and a workaholic. My need is to just stop and ask God to speak to my heart.

Sometimes I leave the radio off for some time while I am driving and just talk to Jesus. Sometimes I take time early in the morning just to sit and read His Word, asking Him to speak to my heart. And other times I sit and contemplate the magnificence of His creation—the spectacular cloud formations, the sunrises and sunsets, the moon and stars, the creatures, and the diverse people groups around the globe.

These practices help me …

• Be still and know that the God of creation loves me.
• Be still and know that I will never face any condemnation from God. I will always be loved. He always works everything together for good in my life.
• Be still and know that my little part—if I am obedient—can and will have enormous worldwide impact, through the multiplication of the gospel and disciples of Jesus.
• Be still and know that I am privileged to be a part of God’s magnificent, all-wise plan to take the gospel to every creature.

Through these still moments, I understand why David exclaimed twice, “O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth!” (Psalm 8:1, 9).

Father, thank You for still moments in life that remind us of Your excellency. May we prioritize time to be still and know You more. Amen.

-from a missionary on our Equipping Team