There is a lot of stillness in the butterfly garden today. What does God say about being still?
"Moses answered the people, 'Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be STILL.'"Exodus14:13-14
"Be STILL before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes." Psalm 37:7
"He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. He says, 'Be STILL, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.' The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress." Psalm 46:9-11
We are commanded to be STILL before our Almighty God and to KNOW that He is God. He instructs us to be STILL when there are battles going on. Battles going on around us. Battles going on inside us. Either one, or both - He is God - He is sovereign - He is in control! Be STILL.
STILL: remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary; peaceful; tranquil; calm
"You will keep in perfect PEACE those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal" Isaiah 26:3-4
