Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. I. AN IMPLICATION OF RESISTANCE. For when it is said, "Be still," resistance, turbulence, commotion are implied. And there is in all men a disposition to resist, to murmur and to rebel. Sometimes — 1. Against the dispensations of Providence, when there are afflictions. And sometimes — 2. Against those of Divine grace. Now — 3. Why is this? It is owing to human ignorance and human sin. II. AN ASSERTION OF SUPREMACY. "Know that I am God." Note — 1. The fact — "I am God." He is here asserting His superiority to the idols of the heathen. But the recollection of His supremacy will help us to cease from rebelling against Him. We think of His absolute and unimpeachable sovereignty: His pure and equitable justice. 2. Let us apply this fact. Let it be understood, admitted, and let it have all the influence which its importance demands. III. A CLAIM OF SUBMISSION. "Be still" — be silent and submissive. As Eli, say, "It is the Lord." (James Parsons.) Parallel Verses KJV: Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. |
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