Psalm 46:10 -Be Still and Know that I am God Scripture Wall Decals
Introduction There is something remarkably arresting about the verse: “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10 KJV) In just eleven words (in the KJV wording) it both commands, invites, and declares. It calls for stillness and recognition; it reminds God’s people of His sovereignty; it offers comfort and confidence. It sits right in the heart of Psalm 46, a psalm that opens “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1 KJV) In a world that races, debates, builds, fears, and fights, this verse stands out as a kind of place-of-pause. It invites us into something deeper than activity: into stillness, trust, acknowledgment. In this article I want to explore four key dimensions of this verse: (1) its context, (2) the call to stillness, (3) the call to knowing God, and (4) the lived out effect in our homes and daily rhythms. Because as a real-estate agent and home-decor blogger, ...
