Taken from Christian Courier by Jason Jackson:
Here is the irony in this term “be still.” While we must take the initiative to fulfill our responsibilities and live our lives, the uncertainties of living in a world of sin and woe will continually challenge us. Personal initiative is no substitute for reliance upon God (cf. James 4:13-17).
This command — “be still” — forces us to think on two things: that we are finite, and that God is infinite. That being the case, we need to drop our hands, go limp, relax, and “chill out.” Christian people ought to “come, behold the works of Jehovah,” (v. 8) that we may enjoy a calm confidence in him who gave us his Son.
I am working on this . . .
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Okay, here's the first thing that popped in my mind. "Be still and know that I am God." But what does the CHURCH most often ask of us? Do this, come to this meeting, don't miss this event, be at this service, help with that ministry, do, do, do . . . Whoa. Not at ALL what that verse is about!
Okay, not to worry. I'm stepping away from my podium.
This is actually one of my most favorite verses in the Bible. What a BEAUTIFUL concept, if only we'd actually make time and DO it!!! Thanks for the reminder, Annie!
I read something just the other day about service in the church and how it can interfer with our actual following and worshiping God. ;)
interfere ;)
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