Psalm 46:10
Not everything that
you see upon this earth requires you to act… There are too many instances where
people jump into a situation or react to a situation when the word of God calls
for us to walk by faith and not by sight… You must get to a
point in your faith where even the most drastic unforeseen circumstance do not
alter your ability to stand still and wait upon the Lord… I am a true believer
that times of adversity show the true character and faith of an individual and
today we are given evidence through this passage of how it is that we must
handle various situations… Not everything will turn out the way you planned and
everyday of your life will not be happy go luck; on the contrary, you will
endure challenges and trying times and it is of the utmost importance that when
these challenges arrive you have the staying power in the Lord and are not
swayed into action and therefore cause more damage… The Lord knows everything,
He sees what you are going through and He has a plan that will fulfill the
second part of this scripture which states, I will be exalted among the
heathen… The Lord will be victorious; His name will be exalted
and as the scriptures state, every knee shall bow and every tongue
shall confess… Don’t get caught up in this battle; after all you are
not the one fighting it when you walk in faith… Don’t allow the enemy to try
and thwart your divine will and plan by having you press the panic button when
a storm approaches your doorstep… You have the ability to bring souls to Christ
or run them away through your trials… People don’t need to see you, but the God
who lives in you that will show up and show out when people have begun to count
you out… You can obtain joy and peace through this devotion today because you
know that the Lord will be exalted in the earth and when this
happens you will see John 12:32 fulfilled which says, “But I, when I am lifted up
from the earth, will draw all men to myself." When God is exalted,
you will be caught up in His exaltation… When God wins, you win… This is how
you can maintain your peace amidst a trying time… You know that God will be
exalted and when that day comes you will be exalted as well; all you have to do
is be still as that day approaches knowing that it is assured
to come… We are given a
commandment from the Lord in this 46th psalm… I command to
trust Him and to maintain our faith in times of uncertainty and trial… This
verse starts off by saying, “Be still, and know that I am God…” We
are called to stop trying to figure things out on our own or even dare to
assist God with the things He has planned and the design of our life that He
has begun to sketch… The act of being still doesn’t just mean movement, we are
called to be still in jumping to conclusions, be still and thinking the worse
or be still in contemplating and worrying about the circumstances that are
before us… Think about this next sentence and read it carefully… If you
don’t think about it, you won’t act upon it… Too often we give life to
problems and magnify them in our minds to the point that we no longer can wait
for God to do His work or simply allow the storm to pass… In being still today,
the only we that will happen is if you “…know that I am God…” You
must have a relationship with the Lord in order to remain still when things are
becoming chaotic around you… To know God, you must know what He has already
done in your life… Instead of reflect on the bills on your coffee table,
reflect on the bills you were able to pay last month… Instead of worrying about
your job, think about how God’s grace allowed you to get a job in the first
place… When we know God and know His power, mercy and grace we are able
to “Be still…” When we are able to center our focus and
attention on the Lord even in areas of trouble, we are assured victory over
whatever we face… This verse goes on to say, “I will be exalted among
the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth…” As you pray and lay your
burdens before the Lord you take pride and honor in knowing that just like He
will be exalted, you too shall rise and overcome… Jesus was beaten and strung
out on the cross, we have been beaten down by the trials and tribulations of
life, we have been strung out because of our faith and belief in Christ, but we
are assured that just as Christ was raised from the dead we too shall rise and
be delivered… We are taught in God’s word that Jesus was able to speak and heal
a child… When we cry out to God he hears our prayer… We lift up Christ when we
cry out and once again, when He is lifted up the word tells us that he will
draw all men unto himself… “For if I be lifted up, I’ll draw all men
unto me…” Stand still in the midst of your storms, trust God in your
hardships, remember what He has already done and is capable of doing… So many
people lose sight of this and endanger their live as well as the lives of
others. Pharaoh didn’t stand still and lost his army in the Red Sea, but
on the other hand David stood still when he said today the LORD will deliver
you into my hands and he defeated Goliath. Sampson lost sight of God and became
a prisoner, but upon praying to the LORD he killed all who captured him! God
answers prayers, God can move mountains, God can deliver out of captivity, He
can restore relationships, comfort the lonely, and give joy to tragedy. Stand
still today (focus on the power of God)!
BE BLESSED!!!
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