Be Still but Busy

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 NIV

I read two articles today that talked about the same thing: doing your best. One was a Vietnam vet receiving the medal of honor for his actions during the war. When asked about it he said he was given a job and he just did it. He did it the best he could. Another was about a woman air force officer named as the first woman commander of an air base. When asked about her success she said she just did her best; the rest takes care of itself.

Both of these articles pointed out how you shouldn't try to do the job lime someone else. You do your best and that's all it takes.

This verse talks about being still. But it isn't about not doing anything. It's about quieting your heart so you can hear what God needs to tell you. While we wait on God, we should be about our business doing our best. People will see how we act regardless of our circumstances and it will be a witness for God's love, grace and mercy.

Be still but be about our business. Do your best every day.