Psalm 46

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

The sons of Korah write a psalm to show off the power of their Lord. They paint a contrast for us between the might of God and that of the world. In the end, we find the mightiness of the world has fallen before the Lord. The chariots are burned down and the bow is cut. All that is left is the Lord!

Following this the psalmist states this verse from the first person, "Be still and know that I am God." We live in Northern Virginia and because we do, we have a problem keeping still. Now we do not suffer from trusting in weaponry here because we are not living in a violent area. However, we do suffer from materialism. Sometimes in all our running around, between school and work and all our desires and entertainment, the Lord is lost. What would it take for us to be still and know that He is God? Would he have to cut the power supply to the Nintendo or XBox? Does he have to burn down the TV?

Do your devotion everyday. While doing it, make sure you are taking the time to just be still before the Lord. He is God in heaven, and we are here on earth, so let your words be few. Listen to Him.