![]() The LORD of hosts is with us the God of Jacob is our fortress. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter he utters his voice, the earth melts. God is in the midst of her she shall not be moved God will help her when morning dawns. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. ![]() Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. In this article we’ll take a look at the context of Psalm 46:10 and the various views on it let’s start by reading Psalm 46 in its entirety. Verse 1 starts, “God is our refuge and strength” (emphasis added). ![]() Verse 10 has something to say to both the enemies of God and the people of God, but it is the people of God the psalm is written to. The people of God should interpret the command for themselves to read more like: ‘snap out of it,’ ‘wake up,’ ‘stop fearing’-acknowledge who your God is-be in awe! However, it is good to note that there’s nothing wrong with the words in the translation “be still ” those words are not incorrect, it is simply helpful to note the context of the phrase. Instead of interpreting “be still” as a gentle suggestion, the meaning in this psalm lends itself more to: “cease striving” or “stop” and more specifically in this context “stop fighting,” which is directed toward the enemies of the people of God. But this command-“Be still…”-is written in the context of a time of trouble and war therefore, we should consider the verse with that context in mind. Taking time out of our day to meditate on Scripture and be silent with listening ears toward God is mentioned in other sections of Scripture ( Psalm 119:15, Joshua 1:8, Luke 5:16, and others). This verse does encourage believers to reflect on who God is, but there is more to this psalm than one verse-and verse 10 is actually more of a wake-up call to be in awe than a gentle call to rest. Psalm 46:10, is a popular verse for comforting ourselves and others-many people tend to think this verse means to rest or relax in who God is. “Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10
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