Be Still and Know

August 16, 2023

We all go through seasons in our life where things seem unbearable and out of our control. There are some things we CAN control, but there are situations where we are simply powerless against it...

Have you ever gotten in a situation that you had no control over ?

We all go through seasons in our life where things seem unbearable and out of our control. There are some things we CAN control, but there are situations where we are simply powerless against it...

In this situation, on the run, in the wilderness, WHERE things seem to be out of control, MOSES responds with FAITH; confidence and assurance that God says who he is. 

As a LEADER he instructs the people running for their lives not be afraid, stand firm, and be still

Be still, and know that God is in control. Don’t rush, don’t try to figure it out on your own, don’t complain, or even grumble, but stand still. 

Standing still is not the most comfortable thing to do, when situations and circumstances are out of your control. We as human beings do not stand still, we want to figure things out. The normal thing to do is worry,  get our list together, call up a few friends, get frustrated, mad, run, or hide.

But God says, we are to stand still.

Special thanks to GEM Outreach ministry based in Nigeria for contributing this article to our TABLE. Gem Devotional is filled with Delight and Insight and is not found anywhere else. This Uplifting and Encouraging Devotional filled with various reflections, scriptures, and spiritual delight for every soul on the planet.
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To stand still – is to remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immovable via TheFreeDictionary.com © Farlex, Inc. 2021

Remain trusting, remain holding on to truth, remain fixed in standing, and not be moved by the situations that are surrounding us on all sides.

WHAT A STRATEGY!

To stand still, when the Egyptian army is threatening to kill. To stand still when the army is moving. To stand still and see the Deliverance of the LORD is not easy!  Standing still is just not an option for that moment, however Moses obeys the Lord and does what is uncommon to men; to stand still, and see! Not run, not hide, not even fight, but stand still!

Let FAITH FIGHT FOR YOU!

What you see today, is not what you’re going to see tomorrow, IF you stay still. Unfavorable situations and circumstances, fear and uncertainty can turn around in a heartbeat. Today you may be facing a BATTLE, but tomorrow you will see VICTORY.

Did you hear what I said?

TODAY YOU MAY BE FACING A BATTLE BUT TOMORROW YOU WILL SEE VICTORY

Standing still requires a greater amount of faith, and Israelites just didn’t have that at the moment. They had no time, no patience, no confidence, instead of being confident in who GOD is, they are complaining, and grumbling, to MOSES, how the army they are running from is following them.

MOSES ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL US?

Moses, the leader of the Israelites, listening to their grumbling, musters up the courage, and responds in the most awkward way!

Speak FAITH when things seem bleak and unfavorable

Respond with courage when fear is breathing down your neck

 

I cannot imagine being Moses at that moment, but I also remember moments when I had to like MOSES move by FAITH! All I Could do was trust God. All I could do was TRUST and believe GOD for a favorable situation. I couldn’t do what I needed to do unless God stepped in! I needed GOD to move. 

Maybe today you are at a crossroads, and fear is breathing down your neck, your situations are following you, and circumstances are threatening you. 

Moses had to walk by Faith! Not knowing the results, but following through regardless. Walking by Faith requires confidence and trust like no other! Moses had to trust God and the plan for his life, and the life of Israelites.

Maybe today you are struggling to face your giants, and they are intimidating you, and it seems there is no way out. Maybe it’s your health, and it’s not getting better, or it’s your finances, only more bills to pay, or maybe it’s your spouse, who refuses to accept God’s plan for your life. Maybe your children are misbehaving, sick and there is no rest, or you got a huge amount of things to do on your list, it seems there is no peace, no end to what is happening at the moment! Maybe you got all these situations coming up out of nowhere, and you just want to give up, when giving up is not even an option. Seems you are at the end of your rope, and all hope is gone… 

Fear not! The situations that you see today, will only last for a moment, for a time, for a season, and will be no more. Hold on THROUGH regardless of what it looks like. God is FAITHFUL to bring you through it. Stand still, and trust God to handle the details. He is in control of your situation and he knows your NEXT! He knows and sees all. 

BEFORE YOU EVEN FORMULATE YOUR SENTENCES HE ALREADY PUT A PERIOD

Our God is MIGHTY, he is STRONG and he is POWERFUL!

God is who he says he is, and he is a rewarder of them who diligently seek him.

God does truly have our best interests at heart. He will never leave us, nor will he forsake us, nor make you feel distressed, hold on to his hand, and trust your CREATOR to lead you and sometimes EVEN carry you!

 

LEAVE YOUR THOUGHTS 💭

In the meantime…

live life to the fullest, laugh as much as you can, love without condition or measure.

Your Story is important to someone else. The details of your testimony are life to someone else. I couldn’t have spoken into strangers life, if I myself did not go through the battles. I can only speak because I know the pain, the hurt, and confusion. I pray God comforts us, and gives us the grace to tell our story, no matter how small the details are.

 

Let’s not hesitate to share our testimonies and help each other walk through the valleys, and reach our destinations together. With a sense of fulfillment, and helping others get there can be a rewarding and satisfying experience, because when we lift each other up, we don’t just reach our destinations, we thrive in them.

I’d love to share your Story on my SITE!

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