Submitted by David Miller
He says, “Be still, and know
that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the
earth.” Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
With so many things in this world vying for
our attention and focus, how is it possible to find rest in God? How is
it possible to be still when the world seems to be racing all around us?
The author of Proverbs explains it this
way: “Trust in the LORD with all your
heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
To trust in the Lord with all your heart and to
lean on Him means first abandoning all hope of trusting in other sources.
It means looking to God alone as the source of all rest and strength. I
once heard it described as leaning against a wall or podium… if we can still
stand if that wall or podium is taken away, then we really aren’t leaning
against it.
God wants our dependence on Him to be such
that we cry in full dependence, “God, if you are not there to catch me, then I
will surely fall flat on my face.” I find that often in my life, I try to
avoid this feeling. I hate feeling dependent on something other than
myself. But God in His kindness always shows me the futility of depending
on my own strength and graciously offers His provision and strength instead.
Resting in God is not a passive activity, rather
something that we must continually work towards. Our human nature does
not naturally bend toward resting in God, but we have the promise that as we
grow in this discipline, He will guide our paths. And when I see faithfulness
displayed as I learn to trust in Him, my soul begins to rest.
My soul can be still in the midst of chaos,
storms and confusion because I know the Lord is on my side. I know that
through every change He remains faithful. I know that as He has
faithfully lead in the past, He will continue to guide my future.
Listen to these words written by Brian Littrell: In Christ alone, I place my trust, And find my glory in
the power of the cross, In every victory, Let it be said of me, My source of
strength, My source of hope, Is Christ alone. In the midst of everything
going on in your life, do not be shaken.
You can find your strength, your rest, and your rock in Him.
Scripture to Claim:
For God alone, my soul waits in
silence. From Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my
salvation, my fortress. I shall not be greatly shaken. Psalm 62:1-2
