Be Still And Know

Psalm 145:13-14 I am often asked to write a reference for people, and I consider it a privilege to do so. I love it when I am able to describe someone as being totally reliable. Few things are more important than reliability. A person might be incredibly knowledgeable and talented, but if they can’t be relied upon, then they are more likely to be a liability than a blessing. In this psalm, King David, reflecting on his personal experience, declares that God is totally reliable. He always keeps his promises. The conclusion that David draws from this is that God is worthy of all praise. In the final verse he declares: “I will praise the Lord, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name for ever and ever” (v21). I have just visited an 80-year-old woman who is dying. She has faith in God and is at peace. As I prayed with her, it was wonderful to know that we share a complete confidence in a God who will never let us down. He is there for us when the skies are blue and we are enjoying perfect hea