Resting in God's Presence

What the Wise Know About Rest

Day 4: Resting in God's Presence

Reading: Psalm 46:1-11, Proverbs 3:24-26

The Wise Know That Rest is Found in Trusting God.

Devotional

"Be still, and know that I am God." In the midst of life's storms, God invites us to find refuge in His presence. Psalm 46 paints a vivid picture of chaos—mountains trembling, waters roaring—yet declares that God is our fortress, our strength, our very present help in trouble. When everything seems to be falling apart, we are reminded that the Almighty is in control. We are called to rest in this reality.

To "be still" is not merely passive inactivity but an active choice to trust God's sovereignty. It is countercultural in a world that glorifies busyness and self-reliance. We often believe that the solution to life's challenges is found in our hustle, striving, and ability to manage every situation. But God knows our inclination toward self-reliance, as described in *Proverbs 3:21-26*, where wisdom is linked to trust in God. True rest, both physical and …