“Be Still, and Know That I Am God”

Understanding the Meaning of "Be Still"

Elder Bednar discusses the deeper meaning of the scriptural admonition to "be still", suggesting that it refers to more than just physical quiet. It is a call to remember and rely on God and His power, focusing on the Savior as the source of spiritual stillness that strengthens us.

I believe the Lord’s admonition to “be still” entails much more than simply not talking or not moving. Perhaps His intent is for us to remember and rely upon Him and His power “at all times and in all things, and in all places that [we] may be in.”

• The Lord's admonition to "be still" is an invitation to remember and rely on Him and His power.
• "Be still" is a reminder to focus on the Savior as the ultimate source of spiritual stillness.

• Can you recall a time when you experienced spiritual stillness? How did it strengthen your faith?
• How can you incorporate the principle of "being still" in your daily life?
• How has focusing on the Savior helped you in overcoming challenges?

Building Our Lives on the Rock of Christ

Elder Bednar emphasizes the importance of building our lives upon the "rock" of Jesus Christ. He compares the foundation of our lives to a building's foundation, explaining how the covenants and ordinances of the gospel secure our spiritual anchors to Christ.

Jesus Christ is our Redeemer, our Mediator, and our Advocate with the Eternal Father and the rock upon which we should build the spiritual foundation of our lives.

Every time we faithfully receive, review, remember, and renew sacred covenants, our spiritual anchors are secured ever more firmly and steadfastly to the “rock” of Jesus Christ.

• We should build our spiritual foundation upon Jesus Christ, who is our Redeemer, Mediator, and Advocate.
• Sacred covenants and ordinances secure our spiritual anchors to Christ, helping us to remain firm and steadfast.

• How has building your life on the "rock" of Christ influenced your faith journey?
• Can you share a personal experience where renewing your covenants helped you feel more anchored in Christ?
• How can you strengthen your spiritual foundation?

The Importance of Sacred Times, Holy Places, and the Home

Elder Bednar discusses the role of sacred times (like the Sabbath), holy places (like temples), and our homes in helping us experience spiritual stillness. These settings focus our attention on God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, and help us to renew our covenants and strengthen our faith.

The Lord provides both sacred times and holy places to help us experience and learn about this inner stillness of our souls.

Our homes should be the ultimate combination of both sacred time and holy place wherein individuals and families can “be still” and know that God is our Heavenly Father, we are His children, and Jesus Christ is our Savior.

• Sacred times and holy places are provided by the Lord to help us experience and learn about spiritual stillness.
• Our homes should be a combination of sacred time and holy place, where we can "be still" and know God.

• How do you make your home a place of spiritual stillness?
• Can you share a time when attending the temple or observing the Sabbath helped you experience spiritual stillness?
• How can you improve the spiritual atmosphere in your home?

Promise and Testimony

Elder Bednar concludes with a promise and his testimony. He assures that as we build our lives on the "rock" of Jesus Christ, we can receive a spiritual stillness that enables us to know God and to overcome challenges.

I promise that as we build the foundation of our lives on the “rock” of Jesus Christ, we can be blessed by the Holy Ghost to receive an individual and spiritual stillness of the soul that enables us to know and remember that God is our Heavenly Father, we are His children, Jesus Christ is our Savior, and we can be blessed to do and overcome hard things.

• Building our lives on the "rock" of Jesus Christ enables us to receive spiritual stillness and to overcome challenges.
• This spiritual stillness enables us to know and remember that God is our Heavenly Father and we are His children.

• Can you share a time when you felt the promise Elder Bednar shared in your life?
• How has building your life on the "rock" of Jesus Christ helped you overcome challenges?
• How can you share this promise with others?