EXODUS 14:13. “And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord which He will show to you today: for the Egyptians whom ye see today, ye shall see them again no more forever.”
STAND STILL. Danger around on every side, threatens to overwhelm the just – Unable to save themselves from loss, all that is left is trust. “Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.” [Ex.14:13]
When questions arise too hard to be answered by mans’ opinion alone – Call a halt, stop what you are doing – ask God what He wants done – “Stand still and I will hear what the Lord will command.” [Num.9:8]
Going into areas unknown to us, but planned and directed by God – Go forward in faith, the Lord knows what has to be done – “Ye shall stand still in Jordan.” [Jos.3:8]
Controversy comes, trying to divide with opinions of our own – Righteous acts of the Lord make sense of all He has done – “Stand still, that I may reason with you…. of all the righteous acts of the Lord.” [1Sam.12:7]
If we act too fast, we may have lots of time to regret a decision – Take time to think and consider the goal – nearer to your vision – “We will stand still in our place.” [1Sam.14:9]
It may seem to be everything is gone, when the grief is rising high – Lift your eyes higher still and you’ll know your Lord is nigh – “Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.” [Job 37:14]
God knows what He is doing, never doubt His faithful word – He reveals through it all He wants from you who call Him Lord. “Stand still a while, that I may show thee the word of God.” [1Sam.9:27]
“O God, I praise Thee for not letting me rush about without calling me to halt from time to time. I know what can happen when I would act on my own. Help to stand still and listen - and wait, for Thy word and command in every situation. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”