Be Still And Know

Psalm 147:3-5 This psalm specifically rejoices in the return of the exiles to Jerusalem. It was a momentous time for the people after many years of exile in Babylon. Their captivity was a punishment for the way in which they had disobeyed the Lord, but now, finally, they were free. In response, the Israelites praised God for the way in which he had met with them and restored them. He had healed the brokenhearted and bandaged their wounds. But, at the same time, this great God was also the King of all creation. He was able to count the stars and even address them all by name. This reference is particularly significant, because God promised Abraham that he would make his descendants “as numerous as the stars in the sky” (Genesis 26:4). Our amazing God is everywhere! There are no limits to his power and understanding. These verses are a helpful reminder not to put limits on God. He is our saviour, our friend and our Lord, but he is also the creator of the universe. The moment we feel we have understo