This morning, we found ourselves reflecting on the Israelites again. We opened the Bible and read from Exodus 14:10:
“As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the LORD...”
Moses answered the people:
"Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."
God’s timing is perfect—He knows exactly what we need to hear. Reading this reminded us that we are in His arms, and He is carrying and comforting us through this season.
Encouraging Scriptures
He also gave us:
Isaiah 50:7
"Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame..."
Isaiah 51:12-13
"I, even I, am he who comforts you.
Who are you that you fear mortal men,
the sons of men, who are but grass,
that you forget the LORD your Maker,
who stretched out the heavens
and laid the foundations of the earth,
that you live in constant terror every day
because of the wrath of the oppressor,
who is bent on destruction?
For where is the wrath of the oppressor?"
Grateful for His Comfort
After spending time in these scriptures, Tom and I had a much better day. We couldn’t help but wonder why we so easily fall back into doubt and fear when the Lord is so close to us.
But today, we’re reminded once again: The LORD will fight for us; we need only to be still.
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