Be Still

Hello from Founders week at Moody Bible Institute! What a powerful opening to this week long conference. As the pipe organ began to play, students from 40 nations carried their national flags into the church and the congregation began to sing "All Hail The Power of Jesus Name".

It was very moving and we were thrilled to be a part of it. The pictures aren't great but can give you a flavor of what we witnessed.

The message by Dr. Michael Easley, President of MBI, focused (as will the entire conference) on Psalm 46. We were challenged to understand some key points that I thought I'd briefly share with you.

Verses 1-3 remind us that God is our refuge. As a culture we are afraid of everything. He is not just our shelter but also our strength. Even if the earth should change, oceans rush in, or mountains move, our God who is sovereign will never change. So what are you afraid of right now?

Verses 4-7 tell us that He is our defense when attacks occur. History has shown that entire nations have risen up against God but all He had to do was speak and they were defeated. What is coming against you?

Verses 8-11 speak of the fact that God will be exalted. There are times when the worries, fears and doubts will come upon you - you will cry out to Him and He may not save you as you would like - but God is sovereign and in the end, no matter how it washes out - He will be exalted!

He made mention of the fact that He has a dog that obey him better than he obeys God! That stung when we heard it - can you relate?

I hope this challenges your thinking - I hope to have more insight tomorrow. In the meanwhile I plan on "Being still and knowing that He is God". That's how I can remain...


In His Grip,

Jeff