In the midst of life's turmoil, God invites His people to find peace and rest in stillness. The Psalmist encourages believers to "be still and know" God's presence and power, as expressed in Psalms 46:10. This theme is echoed in Exodus, where Moses tells the Israelites to "stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will bring" (Exodus 14:13-14), trusting that God will act on their behalf. As Isaiah 40:31 and Job 37:14 also attest, waiting quietly on God can renew strength and provide a deeper understanding of His ways.
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“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.
You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”
Now present yourselves, so that I may confront you before the LORD with all the righteous acts He has done for you and your fathers.
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence— but you were not willing.”
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me. Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, both now and forevermore.