In YOUR opinion, what is that saying to us? What is the message here?
Or, any of YOUR personal thoughts regarding this statement.
I want to know what you think. Thanks.
2007-09-23 12:44:52 · 33 answers · asked by Teaim 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thats a good point Kristina. I don't know the context. Perhaps, if I did I would not be asking this question.
2007-09-23 12:49:35 · update #1
i'll tell you what i think it means...
sometimes to apprehend god, you have to just shut up, open your heart, and be...cuz a lot of preaching and praying is just words...and god is spirit...sometimes you have to put aside all the human words and concepts, and just experience the reality of god...mystically...
it makes me think of meditation in its most profound meaning...
2007-09-23 12:55:30 · answer #1 · answered by waterlin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: ...
It's common for people to be so caught up in the "rat race" of life, that they fail to notice Heavenly Father's influence in everything. Typically He speaks to us in a "still small voice" as He did Elijah. When we slow down and become still and quiet, we are more likely to come to a knowledge of God.
1 Kings 19:11-12
11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:
12 And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
2007-09-23 13:08:41 · answer #2 · answered by Bryan Kingsford 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you read one bible verse, you must read the verses before and after so that you interpret the verse in the context that it is given.
So instead of just reading that one verse, Psalms 46:10, I read all of Psalms 46. In fact the first verse of the chapter sets the tone: "God is our refuge and straight, an ever-present help in trouble." So we are to turn to the Lord when we experience trouble, and He will guide us through (if we believe). Verse 11 is a companion to verse 1 in that we need to do nothing (be still or be silent) and do nothing because the God is all powerful; and He will set things right.
An example of this verse in action is the Israelites release from Egypt. They only had to let God do His thing and their release from slavery would occur. You can also look upon the events in the book of Joshua when the Israelites claimed the land of Canaan. Because Joshua and the people had faith in the Lord, He brought victory to the them.
2007-09-23 18:23:47 · answer #3 · answered by Skrap 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That piece of scripture has been in my mind off and on for a few days now recently. "Be still, and know that I am God." The "be still" part sounded good. I just took it as just a time to be quiet. You hear God in the quiet reflective times, not when a person is all busy doing this and that. Then I read the whole of Psalm 46. There is another very powerful message: not only am I to be calm, I am also to know that "God is in control." He is almighty, the controller of every situation!
2007-09-23 12:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by thundercatt9 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The verses before this verse talk about the war and destruction. Man can war all he wants but God has the final word. At the final victory all will stand quietly before the God almighty. Every knee shall bow , every tongue confess that your are Lord. It is also good for followers of Jesus to take time daily and stand quietly before the Lord. This shows reverence. It also gives God a chance to communicate the thoughts of His heart to you.
2007-09-23 13:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by Grace P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During times of high anxiety we desperately need God's help, and we clamor and plead and yell and get mad. When the Spirit shows us that verse, all clamor ceases. God is taking over. We silently wait on Him with full expectation. In fact, if He draws near, we forget all about the cause of the high anxiety. He is all we need. If one had cancer it is assumed that the answer he needs is a healing. If Jesus suddenly entered the room, the cancer patient would forget the healing for the joy of having the real answer standing with him. If you have Jesus' presence, there is no problem. Truly Jesus is the most precious anything in the universe. His presence fulfills us in a deep, deep way. Being in His presence is heaven, total fulfillment.
2007-09-23 12:58:30 · answer #6 · answered by pshdsa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Psalm 46:10.
Under the context, the message is the same as in other places in the Bible.
It means to wait for God, and his salvation, that we, as humans do not need to fight in wars, or to do anything other than to rely on him as our means of life and salvation.
Psalm 37: 7 Keep silent before Jehovah
And wait longingly for him.
Psalm 42: 5 Why are you in despair, O my soul,
And why are you boisterous within me?
Wait for God,
For I shall yet laud him as the grand salvation of my person.
(repeated in 42:11 and 43:5)
Psalm 62: 5 Indeed toward God wait silently, O my soul,
Because from him is my hope.
Isaiah51:. 5 My righteousness is near. My salvation will certainly go forth, and my own arms will judge even the peoples. In me the islands themselves will hope, and for my arm they will wait.
The context of the words, and the fact that they are used so repetitiously throughout the Bible really is driving home the point for people to learn to trust in God, and to wait for his salvation.
2007-09-23 12:48:06 · answer #7 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in my bible, the passage reads 'be still and know that I am God'..it is from psalm 46...the chapter is about how God is our refuge and strength...it means NOTHING about 'shut up and obey'...without actually knowing where it comes from, or the context, i can understand how some people might not be able to grasp it, BUT...
basically, the verse means you don't need to worry or fret-God is with us...it's not much different than a parent holding a fretful and fearful child, and saying "shhhhh, it's okay, i've got you, it's okay, i love you..."
2007-09-23 13:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that if you shut up and listen a moment, you'll be better able to understand Who God is and then naturally be able to trust everything to His care.
Another translation is "Be still and know that I am God." In other words, be not only silent, but stop struggling against Him. Settle in and spend some quality time just listening to God. Learn to hear Him.
When life gets hectic and everything's out of control, it's awfully hard for many of us to remember which one of us truly is God and to let Him handle stuff.
2007-09-23 12:55:34 · answer #9 · answered by thejanith 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It means exactly what it says. Be silent, be quiet. Shut up, if you prefer. Only in this way can we hear the still small voice of God. Quiet meditation on the Word of God is of the utmost importance for a Christian
2007-09-23 12:50:03 · answer #10 · answered by utuseclocal483 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Actually the verse is "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." (Psalms 46:10). It is self explanatory when you read the verse correctly. Just be still, you will know that I am God, I will be proclaimed among the disbeliever and in the earth.
2007-09-23 12:57:40 · answer #11 · answered by Capri 1230 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋