[The Glory Unveiled]
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. [ Psalms 46:10 KJV ]
There is so much that is locked up and reserved to be discovered by those who can be still before God. To “be still” means to “let go of,” “to withdraw from,” or “to abandon something.” Stillness requires a special skill and an ability to maintain equilibrium. Sometimes, in order to be still—maintain equilibrium—one needs to let go of every weight, so as to properly sustain balance. Other times, to be still, one needs to withdraw from the noise of their world and the distractions in their immediate surroundings. John the Baptist needed to withdraw into the wilderness in order to be still before the Lord. And yet, some other times, one can only be still when they abandon whatever they have been holding tightly onto. It could be that the reason why some of us are unable to be still in the presence of God is because we are holding onto toxic things in our hearts, such as anxiety and fear—things that control our mood and peace, even people. And unless we abandon those things, we cannot be still. Jesus said if you come to the house of God to offer a gift and you remember that you have been holding a grudge, go and deal with it first and come back to offer to God (Matthew 5:23-24). Unless it is dealt with, our coming before God will be a waste. But then, when we do, we get to know that God is God. To know God means to “find out,” “to discern” or “to learn by experience.” When we attain a still posture in the presence of God, we are able to find out things about God and ourselves, discern His will for us (Romans 12:2) and also learn by experience, God’s promises to us. Which results in practical and experiential revelation of God through us to our world. And this becomes the culmination of our scripture text—God will be exalted in the world. His name will be glorified in nations and among people.
Prayer_Bead: Wonderful King, we bow in awe of You. Thank you for showing us how to be still to know you are God. Help us in our attempts to know you through stillness. Amen.
Wisdom_Quote: The revelation of God for global impact is given only in a place of stillness.
#GNews: Unveiling the glory of God.