‘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
I interpreted being still as not doing anything and just knowing that He is God. That doesn’t make a whole lot of sense does it? I found myself wondering, Am I supposed to be lazy and rely on the fact that I know He is God? Doesn’t He ask me to do things for Him and in His name? This verse was explained so well to me for the first time last Sunday. In whatever you do, your mind should be still so you can hear His voice. Trust Him completely so your mind is not racing with trivial things. When you live closely to Him you can hear His voice. It’s like when you are around someone you subconsciously start talking like them or acting like them. That is what I am striving for. I want to know God so intimately I start acting like Him, I start thinking like Him, I start loving like Him. He is going be exalted among the nations and I want to be a part of that! I want my life to exalt Him.
I am about to leave my comfort zone and step out in faith; trusting that He is God. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared. I am scared I am going to fail Him. I am afraid I am not enough for Him. The lies that can cut me out of His plan are waging war in my mind. “There is no way I can do this thing.” The truth I must remember is that I can’t do this life alone.
“I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:4-7
So, I am encouraged to leave for 11 months because I am not going alone. God has lead me to this place and He will be with me. “The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” – Deuteronomy 31:8
In these last few days of preparation there are so many lists, so many goodbyes, so many last minute things that could bog me down. But if I just draw near to Him and put this experience into perspective it is all about knowing He is God. I can get ahead of myself sometimes. So, what does He want to show me in this last week I have with my family and friends? What does He have to say about my packing list? What else does He have for me here in Minnesota that will equip me for the next 11 months?
Stay tuned to find out!
