Stillness

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”

Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.”

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

You will not need to fight this battle. Set yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed. Go out against them tomorrow, for Yahweh is with you.’”

Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall never see them again.

“Listen to this, Job. Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law.

Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.

Now therefore stand still, that I may plead with you before Yahweh concerning all the righteous acts of Yahweh, which he did to you and to your fathers.

For thus said the Lord Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, “You will be saved in returning and rest. Your strength will be in quietness and in confidence.” You refused,

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

He awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Yahweh, my heart isn’t haughty, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me. — read the full passage →

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

After the earthquake a fire passed; but Yahweh was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Yahweh, my heart isn’t haughty, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me.

My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

But Yahweh is in his holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before him!”

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.

Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Be silent, all flesh, before Yahweh; for he has roused himself from his holy habitation!”

This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!

My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him. — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Be silent at the presence of the Lord Yahweh, for the day of Yahweh is at hand. For Yahweh has prepared a sacrifice. He has consecrated his guests.

My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

The work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

Moses answered them, “Wait, that I may hear what Yahweh will command concerning you.”

My people will live in a peaceful habitation, in safe dwellings, and in quiet resting places.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him. — read the full passage →

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. — read the full passage →

‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you. — read the full passage →

Yahweh, your God, is in your midst, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.

I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I don’t know, or whether out of the body, I don’t know; God knows), such a one caught up into the third heaven.

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

For Egypt helps in vain, and to no purpose; therefore have I called her Rahab who sits still.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

I wait for Yahweh. My soul waits. I hope in his word.

Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.

who stills the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations.

May Yahweh repay your work, and a full reward be given you from Yahweh, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.”

Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.

But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed.

Declare and present it. Yes, let them take counsel together. Who has shown this from ancient time? Who has declared it of old? Haven’t I, Yahweh? There is no other God besides me, a just God and a Savior; There is no one besides me.

“Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, who is enthroned among the cherubim, you are the God, even you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.

He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

He makes the storm a calm, so that its waves are still. — read the full passage →

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

Give ear, you heavens, and I will speak. Let the earth hear the words of my mouth. — read the full passage →

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

Out of the depths I have cried to you, Yahweh.

I will say of Yahweh, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”

“Don’t remember the former things, and don’t consider the things of old.

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, — read the full passage →