Be Still
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 (KJV) We live in an age of constant noise. Notifications. Social media. Streaming platforms. News cycles. Endless entertainment. Many people can scroll for hours without difficulty. Yet five minutes of silence before God feels unbearable. Why? Because silence exposes what distractions conceal. The very things we spend our lives trying to avoid often rise to the surface when the noise finally stops. And that is precisely why stillness is so important. I. God Has Always Called His People Into Stillness Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people away from noise and into His presence. “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 (KJV) Notice that God does not say: • Be busy and know I am God. • Be entertained and know I am God. • Be distracted and know I am God. He says: “Be still.” Stillness creates awareness. It slows the soul enough to recognize God's presence. II. Why Silence Feels Uncomfortable Many people assume silenc...