Be Still

May18th – Exodus 14:14

Exodus 14:14

Some battles aren’t yours to fight. They belong to God. How often do we wear ourselves out trying to control outcomes, fix problems, or win wars we were never meant to enter? But God, in His mercy, stands as our Defender. When we feel surrounded, He surrounds what’s surrounding us. When we’re exhausted, He’s just getting started. Resting in His strength doesn’t mean giving up. It means giving over. It means saying, “God, I trust You more than my fear.”

The Lord doesn’t need our panic; He asks for our peace. He’s not pacing the floor wondering how it will all work out. He already knows. He has a strategy for every struggle and a promise for every pain. You’re not standing still in defeat. You’re standing still in confidence, knowing He is mighty to save. So today, lay down your worry, breathe a little deeper, and remind your heart. God is fighting for me. And when God fights, victory is not just possible, it’s promised. Let Him carry what you were never meant to hold. He’s got this. And He’s got you.

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December 26th – Psalm 46:10

Psalm 46:10

The phrase “be still”, comes from the Hebrew word, “raphah.” Translated it means to relax, cause yourself to let go, or to let yourself become weak. And although it seems counterintuitive, it’s only when we deliberately surrender all to God, our fears, worries, and hurt, can we really take control of any situation. For as Isaiah 30:15 tells us, “in quietness and trust is your strength.” When we put God in charge, following instead of leading, we are free to walk through every circumstance with an inner quietness only He can provide. Why? Because just like Moses told the Israelites, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Ex.14:14) I once heard a minister say that when we fight instead of surrender we are actually sinning against God. For we might not only be fighting a battle which is the Lord’s, but fighting against the Lord Himself! So be still and leave the fighting to God. For He is our refuge and our safe port in every storm!

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October 17th – Exodus 14:14

Exodus 14:14

God’s Promise – “If you remain still, I will do your fighting for you.”

Like the Israelites, we too are on an exodus. We are partners with Jesus who leads us on our journey to the Promised Land of Heaven. And, just like the Israelites, our exodus requires trust, faith, and obedience. Trust that no matter the challenge, God has already secured the victory. Faith in God ‘s promise, “The Lord is the One who goes ahead of you; He will not fail you or forsake you.” (Deut. v. 31:8) And the obedience to not take matters into our own hands, and risk sinning against God. For He tells us in times of trouble, let Him do the fighting. Because nothing is more powerful than the Lord. And no battle can overcome Him. So even if we find ourselves surrounded by a host of enemies, we can know peace. Because it is God Himself who fights for us. And while, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, we trust in the name of the LORD our God” (Psalm 20:7).

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