Psalm 46:10a: Be still, and know that I am God.
We are living in a time with many 'suddenlies', the end-time. With natural disasters one after another on one side, and political unrests in other parts of the world, we can only look to YHWH, the possessor of heaven and earth, and nowhere else.
Psalm 46:1-3 says, 'God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though it's waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling'.
But in spite of all the troubles we see in this end-time, Psalm 46 continues by giving us a real hope and answer. It says in Psalm 46:4: 'There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High'. This is a 'picture' of our 'Yeru-shalayim', which means 'a place founded in shalom peace, and flowing with river of waters' in Hebrew. See also Psalm 91:1-2. The one who dwells in the 'secret place' of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Yeshua (YHWH saves) is your Prince of Peace, your refuge & your fortress; and 'the river of waters' here is always a 'picture' of His Spirit. Psalm 46 then ends with this assurance: 'Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge' (Psalm 46:10-11).
People of God, there's great hope in spite of what you hear in the media. The time has also come when 'the gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ is preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations' (Matthew 24:14), because only in Him is 'the way, the truth, and the life' (John 14:6), and only in Him can one find true rest and peace (Matthew 11:28-30).
And in a world of many 'suddenlies' nowadays, one tends to be anxious and uncertain with too many cares, worries, and concerns. But as a believer, Matthew 6:33-34 says it aptly, 'But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore, do not worry...'
As you cast your cares (worries & concerns) to the Lord (see 1 Peter 5:7), you are like a soccer player passing the 'ball' to your team mate, your 'big brother' Jesus. Every player knows he is not to keep the 'ball' at his feet too long (even if he may have the best of skills), lest he'll be 'swarmed', 'cornered', and 'surrounded' by more and more opponent players! Pass it to Jesus! The opponent players here are an 'illustration' of the 'devil' who'll find every chance to 'devour' you (when the 'ball' is still at your feet). The devil will 'press you' & 'stress you'. But when the 'ball' is passed to Jesus, the devil cannot stand against Him. And that's how you become 'un-devour-able' (1 Peter 5:8) & 'un-drown-able' in this end-time. Hallelujah!
Beloved, in times like this, cast your every 'worry', 'care', 'anxiety', and 'concern' to Jesus, and be still (be at rest), knowing that He is still God. In Him, you find refuge & strength, and in Him, you receive your rest & peace (Matthew 11:28-30).
And finally, rest assured that He, the Lord of hosts, IS (present tense) always with you (Psalm 46:11). Amen!
