Be Still and Know

The psalmist declares fearless trust in God even though the world is coming undone. Nations rage. Kingdoms fall. Continents break and plunge into the sea. The author paints a scene of complete chaos and threat. Yet in the middle of it, he declares that God is their refuge and strength—an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). God’s people don’t anchor themselves in circumstances but in the unchanging character of God. Then, amid the noise and upheaval, God speaks: “Be still.” It’s a command, not a suggestion. Stop striving. Let go of fear. Know that he is God.