February 17, 2026
In Psalm 46:10, the psalmist records God’s gentle command to be still and know that He is God. In a world filled with noise, fear, and uncertainty, God invites His people to rest in His presence and remember that He remains in control. Stillness becomes an act of trust, a way of acknowledging that God is greater than any trouble we face.
Devotional: Stillness does not come easily to most of us.
We live in a world that rewards movement, productivity, and constant activity. Even our minds tend to run ahead, planning, worrying, and replaying what we can’t change. In the middle of all that motion, God speaks a simple, steady word, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
That instruction sounds peaceful, but it is also challenging. Being still means letting go of the need to control outcomes. It means releasing the illusion that everything depends on us. It means trusting that God is present and at work even when we stop striving.
The disciples experienced something like that on the mountain with Jesus. For a few moments, they were simply held in His presence. They didn’t need to fix anything or understand everything. They only needed to be there, to listen, and to receive what God was showing them.
We need those moments too.
Life pulls us in so many directions that we can forget how to rest in God. We fill silence with sound. We fill space with activity. We fill worry with more worry. Yet God invites us to slow down long enough to remember who He is.
Stillness is not laziness. It is faith expressed quietly.
When we pause and turn our attention toward God, something settles inside us. Perspective returns. Fear loosens its grip. We remember that the world does not rest on our shoulders. It rests in God’s hands.
Being still does not solve every problem, but it reminds us who walks with us through them. It anchors us in truth instead of anxiety. It prepares us to move forward with calmer, steadier hearts.
The glory revealed on the mountain was a gift of presence. God still offers that gift today. Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is stop long enough to receive it.
Action: Set aside five minutes today to sit quietly before God with no agenda. Turn off distractions and simply rest in His presence.
Prayer: Lord, teach us to be still. Quiet our racing thoughts and restless hearts. Help us trust You instead of trying to carry everything ourselves. Remind us that You are God and that Your presence is enough. Hold us in Your peace today. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
Thought for the Day: Stillness before God is not wasted time. It is renewed trust.
In a world that pushes us to stay busy and anxious, God offers a different way. Psalm 46:10 invites us to be still and remember that He is in control. Taking time to rest in His presence restores our hearts and steadies our faith.
