Stand Still and Watch

Exodus 14:9-10 So the Egyptians pursued them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and overtook them camping by the sea beside Pi Hahiroth, before Baal Zephon. And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord .

Imagine the desperation the Israelites must have felt the moment they saw Pharaoh's army, and realized they had no possible escape route. Amazingly, the Lord was visibly present with them in the Cloud and Pillar of Fire that was leading them, yet they panicked. Moses' response to their desperate complaints was to be still and see the Lord's deliverance. The Cloud that led them changed position so that it stood between Israel and Pharaoh's army, giving light to God's people and bringing darkness to their enemies. Israel had full protection and safety from those who threatened them. God then did the impossible, parted the sea so that they could escape on dry land, and destroyed Pharaoh's army when they pursued God's people. How often have we felt like the Israelites, being caught between the trials, tribulations, and challenges that threaten us, with what seemed to be no possible way of escape or resolution? How do we respond to such circumstances? Do we immediately panic and lose all hope, or do we do what Romans 12:12 reminds us to do? "Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;" In other words, do as Moses told Israel to do, "Be still and watch God deliver us." The same God who parted the Red Sea for Israel is the same God who can make a way for us, no matter how impossible the situation might appear to be. We have a God who is continually standing between us and our enemies. He is our Light in the dark times of life. Jesus is our Protector and Provider, and our greatest Shelter from all of life's challenges.

Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive Him and His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).