June 17th

Jun 17, 2026

June 17th

This week I gained a different understanding of a verse I have known for a long time.

Psalm 46:10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;

Well maybe not a different understanding, maybe just a deeper understanding. I have always felt peace come with that verse; Just to be still and rest in Him. Then the other day it hit me a little differently.

We can be still because I AM is God. Whatever our situation, whatever the mess in this world, we have a place of rest and refuge and we can trust because I AM is God! He is not I WAS or I WILL be, He is I AM. Always relevant, always able, always here right in the middle of our life.

Exodus 3:13-14 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ”

We can rest because we have the All Powerful One to entrust ourselves to and He is more capable and bigger than anything we face. We have the Most Trustworthy One to trust.

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

We can run to I AM for safety.

Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

We can have peace of mind because He is trustworthy. We just need to trust. He will do His part, we just trust. We can be still and know that we are ok because I AM is God and He will be our shield and He will use everything for our good.

So this week when things get hairy, sticky, frustrating, worrisome or busy, be still and remember that I AM is God and He’s got this.

Jesus, thank you for being I AM. Thank you for being willing to protect me, care for me and comfort me. Thank you for your overwhelming perfect love for me. Help me to remember who you are as I walk through my day today and everyday. Help me to remember that the Great I AM is my refuge. Thank you for being patient with me.