When I won credit to Lisa Leonard Designs, I thought I'd have a hard time choosing. And at first I certainly did...cause I have many MANY, favorites. But once I thought about it, I knew exactly which one I had to choose.
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| Be Still |
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In the midst of one tough week, God had me read the account of the Israelites being led out of Egypt. As they came upon the Red Sea, with the Egyptians on their tails...things looked pretty hopeless. There was no way out. I'm sure they despaired. But through the night, God was blowing back the water. I have to think they may not have been able to see it happening, so the despair continued while God was already making a way.
I have never been trapped against a sea with an army pursuing me--but I have felt the despair and defeat they must have felt. I have wondered why God wasn't answering my prayers. I have felt stupid for having hope. Yet God was working, even when I couldn't see it. He was making a way--even if it wasn't a way I would have ever considered.
Do you know what God had Moses tell the Israelites while they despaired on the shore of the sea? He said, "The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still." (Ex. 14:14)
But how? Be still. Can I help? Be still. Should I make a plan? Be still. What if? Be still.
I don't know what Red Sea you are up against, or the army that might be pursuing you, but I know this...
The Lord will fight for you.
Be still.
Learn with me, bloggies.
7 comments:
Hi friend. Great, great post. "Be still." Wow, I needed that this morning. Things so quickly cross our path that tempt us towards disbelieving God's promises. But He is faithful. He is. Always. Praying you continue to be blessed in Him.
BTW, I love your new picture, pretty lady.
Dawn, sorry this has been a hard time for you. It does seem the easiest words are the hardest. I equate "be still" with trust and let go. Then do the thing that is in front of you with full confidence. Blessings**
Your words spoke to my heart today. Be blessed!
He said, "The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still." (Ex. 14:14)
So true. He still fights for us today. We just stopped trusting Him to fight for us because we think we have a better plan. :o)
Beautiful lesson to learn and re-learn when we need to. Thanks for sharing! :O)
I read your post yesterday and wanted to comment on the 24/24 challenge, but for some reason I just couldn't do it. But today I felt so convicted I'm back again! I feel God pulling me to spend more time in His word and in prayer - so sign me up! I'm looking forward to it! :)
Oh Dawn, this is a good post for me to read right now. I am in the wilderness, feeling hopeless as a dear family member lives her last days. Thank you for this very important message this morning!
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