Be Still and Know That I Am God – Trusting God Completely

Hearing God's Voice in Prayer

The Lord has me on an interesting journey right now. One morning in prayer, I was sitting quietly because I like to give room for God to speak in our private time (something I encourage everyone to try). While sitting there, I heard, “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalms 46:10).

What Does "Be Still and Know That I Am God" Mean?

Later that morning, I searched for the meaning of Psalms 46:10. We often see “Be still” in the Bible and think that means sitting quietly in one spot. While that may be true when talking to a child or a peer, we must realize that this scripture goes beyond the surface.

Trusting God Beyond Our Own Understanding

What is God saying when He says to “Be still” in Scripture? In Psalms 46:10 explained, God is saying to trust Him completely. This means that we cannot trust ourselves, we cannot rely on our own logic or thinking, and we cannot be dependent upon our own strength. In short, we cannot lean on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5).

Letting Go and Letting God Work

If we are going to serve God, if we are going to live for God, we must let Him be God. We have to take our hands off of the situation and give it over to God. Total and complete surrender to God. Loosely translated, get out of God’s way and let Him cook.

Surrendering to God Brings Freedom

Is this easy? Not at all. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Is it freeing? 100%. We are mere creations—finite, flawed beings that fall victim to our emotions at any moment. We are limited. We have little to no control over the outcomes of life. So why not hand everything over to the limitless Creator? The One with all power and full control. Take the pressure off yourself and trust God.

God Is Our Refuge and Strength

Psalms 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” That means in God, there is safety, protection, and provision. Always.

A Call to Trust God Completely

I want to challenge you from this day forward to release control and let God be God. He is everything you need. When you feel fear and doubt creeping in, remember to be still and know that He is God and that He is your refuge and strength, always present in times of trouble.

Final Words of Encouragement

Last thing: Always remember that I love you, and I want you FREE IN CHRIST. Peace and blessings.