“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10)
I have a bow on my study wall, a piece of exquisite workmanship, made by a native craftsman in the jungles of Suriname. I have a bow string for it, but the bow is unstrung—as a reminder.
David wrote, “Be still,” employing a verb used in his day to refer to an unstrung bow—relaxed, unstressed, free from tension and strain. At rest. An extraordinary state of mind these days.
The psalm supplies the basis of that state: “Know (keep in mind) that I am God.”
And what sort of God is he? “Godless nations rant and rave, kings and kingdoms are in commotion. He speaks a word and they cease to exist.” Indeed God, this God—“is our refuge” (46:6,7).
“Selah!” (Think about that!)
David Roper
9.4.21
1 comment:
Again, what a simple and profound metaphor or illustration.
I am guilty of stringing my bow almost every day!
Therefore, I do need to Selah! :-)
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