Read Psalm 42 Confident in Gods Protection and Power

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! (Psalms 46:10 NKJV)

Likely written by King Hezekiah at the time Israel was surrounded and under the threat of the Assyrian army. He wrote God's deliverance of Jerusalem from the Assyrians (2Kgs.18-19; 2Chron.32; Isa.36-37).

The three parts in this key verse: First, Be still..." (Ps.46:10a) rapha, to slacken, cease from striving. It's not inactivity, froze that's outward or external response. Its quietness from our inner most being, a spiritual stillness tuning in to God's voice or impression. It's an attitude we come before God saying to God "You got my attention?"

Second, .... know that I am God..." (Ps.46:10b) "...know .." It means to properly ascertain by seeing and acknowledge, be aware. Acknowledging God implies that we can trust Him and surrender to His plan because we understand who He is. Its personal knowledge. We note an awareness of His Person (:1) His protection (:2,3) His presence (:4) His Power (:6,7)

Third, "...I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" (Ps.46:10c), the heathen shall know Him to be the God of justice; by the proclamation of the Gospel among them, they shall know the God of goodness in every nation, among every people, and in every tongue. Romans 14:11 says, As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow to me and every tongue will confess allegiance to God. And regarding Christs promised return, Revelation 19:16 says: On His robe and thigh was written this title: KING OF KINGS and LORD OF LORDS

The outcome is seeing God as the One exalted among all people. His glory is expressed through our walk. Regain our spiritual perspective. We let go and let God. It is refreshing when we leave to God to act.

Prayer: Lord, You teach me to be still when I am sensing needs either to vindicate myself to impress others or felt pressurized in any way.

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