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It is essential for us to be physically and mentally still and to know the I AM of Scripture.
Now, let’s focus on the last of those eight words: Be still, and know that I am GOD.
Many of us, including Christians, are worshiping false gods. You say, “Not me, Mary. There are no idols in my house or my church.” Well, there may not be any idols of wood or stone, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t worshiping an idol.
Oh, how easy it is for us to forget who is God. This world system tells us that each of us as individuals is a god. Culture will encourage you to worship yourself and make yourself the most important person in the world. The business community believes our careers should be our god. Sometimes we allow another person to become a god in our lives. Often our dreams and desires become our gods.
We need a constant reminder of who is GOD. We need to frequently check the thrones of our hearts and see what has climbed up there to take first place.
Be still, and know that I am God.
Those eight words hold the secret for us as Christians—the secret for a victorious life, the secret for keeping our priorities in line, the secret for a balanced life, the secret for a life of peace and contentment, the secret for a life that blesses others and brings glory to God.
I want to challenge you, as I do myself, to take this verse seriously, and by God’s grace, start to implement it in your life. Start each day by consciously getting still before God. Quote the verse to yourself.
Ask yourself, “Am I really still?” Plan your still time and pray for the inner stillness you need so you can know God. Remember the I AM’s of Scripture. Write them down and read them often, to remind yourself of how totally sufficient God is for every need.
And then carefully keep a watch on the throne of your life to see who or what may be trying to become your god. It happens subtly, and we must constantly be on guard against it.
Will you Be still, and know that I am God?
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