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Psalm 46.10: 'Be still, and know that I am God'

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farouk

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On another thread we have been discussing different music styles, which is fine.

But it's also sometimes really good simply to contemplate the Lord in silence. The Psalmist could say:

'Be still, and know that I am God' (Psalm 46.10).

The patriarchs of the Old Testament certainly had a broad vision of God, in awe and wonder.

And yet the New Testament believer is far more privileged in terms of the revelation that has been given: particularly as Scripture tells of the Person and Work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

It's wholesome and refreshing for the believer in Him to contemplate Him quietly in wonder, remembering how He went to the Cross and gained victory over sin and death, and is risen and glorified.

The hymn-writer could say: 'the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace'.
 
farouk said:
On another thread we have been discussing different music styles, which is fine.

But it's also sometimes really good simply to contemplate the Lord in silence. The Psalmist could say:

'Be still, and know that I am God' (Psalm 46.10).

The patriarchs of the Old Testament certainly had a broad vision of God, in awe and wonder.

And yet the New Testament believer is far more privileged in terms of the revelation that has been given: particularly as Scripture tells of the Person and Work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

It's wholesome and refreshing for the believer in Him to contemplate Him quietly in wonder, remembering how He went to the Cross and gained victory over sin and death, and is risen and glorified.

The hymn-writer could say: 'the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace'.
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I was thinking about that the other day....sometimes instead of just being silent in prayer I end up talking top much and maybe should listen more. :yes

Ecclesiastes 3:7 (KJV)
<sup>7 </sup>A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
 
BornAgain said:
I was thinking about that the other day....sometimes instead of just being silent in prayer I end up talking top much and maybe should listen more. :yes

Ecclesiastes 3:7 (KJV)
<sup>7 </sup>A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
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BornAgain: I love Ecclesiastes, too; a much neglected book of the Bible; good to combine it with consideration of 'Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom...', as Paul says to the Corinthian believers.
 
My pastor always sings a song: Be Still and Know that I AM the Lord. The band plays that with absolute alertness. Still still?;)
 
Classik said:
Well. 'still' is a very equivocal word.
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The NASB gives a more accurate translation: "Cease striving and know that I am God." The Hebrew is rapha and it means to sink down, relax, let drop. It is the near perfect translation, carrying with it the context of not fighting life, but letting God live it through you.
 
thisnumbersdisconnected said:
The NASB gives a more accurate translation: "Cease striving and know that I am God." The Hebrew is rapha and it means to sink down, relax, let drop. It is the near perfect translation, carrying with it the context of not fighting life, but letting God live it through you.
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Thats a very good translation.
 
Farouk, you mentioned that you loved Ecceciasetes as well... In that book it describes a season for everything. With that in mind I have contemplated Psalms 46:10, and there is a time and "season" for stillness. What I find ironic is that 2 verses later (carried over into the next Psalm), we are told to shout unto the Lord with the voice of triumph! :)

But yes, there is a time to be still, meditate and see what God has to say to you.
 
PS: We have the text: 'Be still, and know that I am God' from Psalm 46 displayed in a frame in our house.

Blessings.
 
Hi Classik, Reena Jain: You know, there is a lot of value in simply being quiet in the presence of the Lord, and reading His Word and prayerfully contemplaing His greatness, and the work of His Son at the Cross.

For myself, I am often too rushed and hurried; it is good often to be still in the Lord's presence.

Blessings.
 
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