Let it Go

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” – Psalm 46:10

When life gets most difficult and overwhelming, we either flee from it and hide out somewhere in our guiltiest of comforts, or we tend to respond by becoming more aggressive with the situation at hand. We work harder and become more determined to win the circumstance regardless of the outcome or to force the outcome, or give up and walk away with our heads hiding in the shade.

When there is injustice in our lives we tend to respond in such ways, but Psalm 46:10 teaches us otherwise which reflect the teachings of Jesus as well: That we ought to “be still”. This does not mean to be passive and be a pushover to let those around you walk all over you. What it does mean though, that even if we are capable, even if we know how, and especially when we don’t know what to do, don’t let your pride get the best of you. We are told not to let what “I can do” step ahead of what God can do.

Jesus had all the authority and power to bring wrath and punishment on those who humiliated him at the cross and vengefully and rightfully condemn those who condemned him. But he does no such thing. He lets the nails be driven into his hands and feet, and he allows the whips to crack on his bare skin. Why? because he knows what is about to happen. That something greater than his suffering is worth is about to happen. Nothing he goes through is in vain.

The question for us today is then, in what areas do I need to learn to be still? Are there injustices in my life that I need to trust the Lord with? What are the areas of either aggressiveness, ambition, or hopelessness have we fallen into that we need to be still and trust the Lord with? Remember and remind yourself today that He is God, and that when we trust in him, all will be given unto you.