Stand Still
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“And Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today… The Lord will fight for you and you shall hold your peace.’ And the Lord said to Moses, ‘Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward’” (Exodus 14:13-15 NJKV).
Some days it feels like there is no way out! Israel had a mountain on each side, the Red Sea in front, and an army coming up behind. When attacks and blocks are coming at us from every direction we can get overwhelmed, desperate, and even panicky, but Moses’ word to them was “Stand still.” I believe his point was “Focus! Get your eyes off the circumstances and get them fixed back on God, what He has promised to you and called you to do, and then “go forward!”
It can be like walking a tight wire, don’t look down, don’t look to the distractions on the right or the left, just concentrate and keep your eyes fixed on what you have been given to do, God will shine His lamp on your path to lead you one step at a time, and one day at a time. Stay the course, the Lord will fight for you, subdue your enemies, and open up the way of escape.
“I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let my foot slip, He who watches over me will not slumber. The Lord watches over me. The Lord is my shade at my right hand; The Lord will keep me from all harm, he will watch over my life; The Lord will watch over my coming and going both now and forevermore” (Psalm 121:1-3,5,7,8 NKJV).
Questions: What do you do when life leaves you feeling totally abandoned? Where do you draw your comfort from? What has God promised He will do for you when things are difficult?
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Good devotional! I draw comfort from the Lord and from friends! i know that God will never leave me or forsake me! I am healing!
I always remember that we are supposed to stand still and wait on the Lord to work in our lives, but I often forget to fix my eyes on the Lord while I am waiting! May I always stay focused on GOD for he is what it is all about!
I remember a few years ago when i was going thru a situation and the LORD gave me these same words Stand still. And he came through for me I sometimes forget but Iknow GOD is able we just have to stay FOCUS keep my/our eyes on the prize.
One of the scriptures I always try to remember when things aren’t going as planned is:
Psalm 94:19 In the multitude of my anxious thoughts within me, Your comforts cheer and delight my soul!
I also try to remember that God Promised He would never put us through more than we could bare and I pray that I will in some small way see good come out of a bad situation. I also have found that Totally Believing God is in Complete Control of my life and that Nothing Good or Bad doesn’t happen to me that has First Passed by Him to allow the situation to happen. Hugs, Linda
Amazing devotional. Hit the nail on the head for me. This is just what I needed.
Stand Still and Listen was what I need to hear this afternoon. Thank you Lord for your wonderful message today. I am facing sometime with in next two weeks bladder scope test and surgery for bleeding. I have no family to turn to when I need help. I am unable to attend church any longer. I read my Bible and pray each day. Please pray for me.
I bless the Lord for todays devotion, im in such a warfare, but i thank God from the bottom of my heart, Surely the Lord our God if faithful..My God in whom i trust.. oh my goodness im so amazed with such love that God gives us …my Strongtower.. He lives
Dear Heavenly Father I bring Kay before you right now, asking Jesus that you would reach out and Lovingly Wrap Your Arms around her, hold her close and help her to Feel Your love, peace, encouragement and joy in her life. Lord you see how she is facing this upcoming scope exam and surgery and she feels so alone. I just pray that you will be with her, help the surgery to be a Great success. Jesus send Christian friends her way to support and encourage her and help her not to feel so alone. Heavenly Father I also pray for Annah as she is facing such warfare in her life. Jesus just encamp Your Angels around her, protect her, guide her, encourage her and help her to Know and Feel Your Arms of Love & Protection around her too. I just commit all these thing to You in Your Holy Name in Faith Believing, Amen and Amen!!!
Kay and Ahhah I want you both to know that I am going to put your names on my prayer list so I will be daily praying for you both, Ok! Hugs, Linda!!!
Kay & Annah, I too stand in agreement with our sister-in-Christ, Linda R. in her petitions to our Lord Jesus Christ for each of you. Just know that you are bathed in prayer.
Emmie, thank you for the devotional.
I seek solace and strength in God’s Word, therefore my days of feeling alone came to a close when I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior.
God promises me He will never abandon me.