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Stand Or Go?
May 26, 2012

The Israelites were trapped. Soon after leaving slavery and Egypt behind, they looked up and saw a distressing sight. A cloud of dust was moving their way, and in that dust was a massive army. Pharaoh’s “disease” had returned—hardening of the heart (Ex. 14:8). As a result, he sent his chariots after Moses and his people.

Once the Egyptian army caught up with the Israelites, all seemed lost. They were trapped between a wall of soldiers and a sea of water. In panic, they cried out to both Moses and God.

Both of them responded with instructions. Moses said, “Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord. ” (14:13). And God told them, “Go forward” (v.15). While that may seem to be contradictory advice, both commands were from God and right. First, the people had to “stand still” or “firm” long enough to get instructions from God. What if they had rushed headlong into the Red Sea without consulting the Lord? But in standing still, they heard God’s instructions, which included both what they were to do—move on, and what Moses was to do—stretch out his hand over the sea in obedience and God would part the waters.

Do circumstances have you trapped? Stand still. Take time to consult God and His Word. Then, using His instructions, move ahead and let God guide you.

It matters not how dark the way,
How thick the clouds from day to day,
God will direct in all we do
If we take time to pray it through. —Mead

If you’re looking for guidance, follow Christ as your guide.

Read: Exodus 14:5-22

Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord”—Exodus 14:13

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 1-4

“It matters not how dark the way,
How thick the clouds from day to day,
God will direct in all we do
If we take time to pray it through. —Mead
If you’re looking for guidance, follow Christ as your guide.”
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Extraordinary, incredible, amazing events occurred by God before the Israelites. Including the fire by night and the cloud by day. Think of it. Still the people grumbled. Manna, water gushing from the rock, still the people complained. Almost like every day they forgot what God had done the days before. How is that possible?

Do we do that? Take for granted all the good in our life and suppose it is the result of our doing?

Remember it is God that inspirits our sensible soul. Be thankful, have gratitude and be glad for all we have, it is for our good.

Father we pray for the peace of Israel, Jerusalem, bless them and and the persecuted believers, America, the lost and forgive us our trespasses. Thy will be done, in Jesus name, amen. God bless America!