Choosing to be still in troubled times

Many of us woke up today to reports of unrest and war breaking out in the Middle East. The news has shaken hearts across the world, stirring fear and uncertainty in those with loved ones in the region. Anxiety has crept in quietly and unwelcome, filling our thoughts with worry about what might come next.

Jesus taught that as the end times approach, we would hear of wars and rumors of wars—yet He reminded us not to be alarmed, for these things are only the beginning of sorrows. In the days ahead, confusion and turmoil will continue, and troubling news will reach us from many directions. In moments like these, God calls us to choose stillness.

In Psalm 46, God speaks into a world devastated by conflict, a scene marked by destruction and the closing moments of history. In verse 10, He gives a gentle but powerful command: “Be still and know that I am God.” Even as chaos surrounds us, we can choose to be still and recognize that God remains in control. He will be exalted among the nations. He works in and through all events, carrying out His purposes.

Being still teaches us to release our need for control and trust God with what we cannot manage ourselves. As you face the troubling news unfolding around the world today, remember this call: be still and do not be alarmed. We trust in our sovereign God, who reigns on His throne and fulfills all He has ordained for this time.

How are you responding to the current wars and rumors of wars?