The Power Play

"Moses told the people, Fear not; stand still (firm,confident, undismayed) and see the salvation of the Lord which He will work for you today. For the Egyptians you have seen today you shall never see again.  The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and  remain at rest.  The Lord said to Moses, ‘Why do you cry to Me’? Tell the people of Israel to go forward!  Lift up your rod and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, and the Israelites shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea." (Exodus 14:13-16 AMP)

Have you ever felt trapped in life?  Circumstances and situations rising against you from what seems like every direction?  Look at the Israelites and Moses.  They are standing on the brink of destruction, or so it seems.  A few days before, they were celebrating their victory over the Egyptians. God had delivered them from the depths of their slavery and now they're supposed to be marching out to their promised land.  They approach the Red Sea with no direction to turn and as they stand waiting, a vast army of Egyptians led by Pharaoh, approaches from behind wanting to wipe out the whole lot.

Life can work that way for us sometimes.  We have a great victory in our lives; that job we were praying for is offered to us, that family member we've been praying over finally decides to give their life to God. and the enemy will seek to steal, kill and destroy our victory. We get an unexpected bill in the mail or our car needs work done and the cost is high, etc. But the Bible says - "fear not!" We are victorious over the enemy and he has no authority over us!

Let's take a lesson from Moses on how we should stand when we face these circumstances.  First, notice the first words from Moses. "Fear not; stand still (Firm, confident, undismayed) and see the salvation of the Lord which He will work for you today."

What's the first thing we're supposed to do when trials come?  "Fear not..."  It's human nature to allow fear, doubt, and worry to creep into our thoughts when negative circumstances present themselves.  The first response is always the most important and it's vital to our overcoming the enemy.

In the medical field, doctors and nurses are responsible for caring for the sick and hurting and restoring patients to complete health.  However, it's the first responders on the scenes of emergencies that give the patients a fighting chance for survival.  It’s the first responders’ job to stabilize the patient at the scene, before the doctors and nurses even see them. Think about your words, actions, and thoughts as the first responders in trials and tribulations.  When you resist fear, doubt, and worry in the midst of difficult situations and instead speak His word,  you allow God’s victory to cover your life and your situation.

Now, what did Moses say next? "...stand still (firm, confident, undismayed.)”  To ensure victory, stand firm.  Don't allow what it looks like to drive you back into complacency.  Stand still, firm, confident, and undismayed knowing that God is your redeemer and your provider.

Always remember, you are blessed.  God has called you out of the land of oppression and He is leading you into your land of prosperity and freedom.  Keep your confessions biblical and positive through your journey and stand firm, never compromising your beliefs and your trust in Him.

I call you blessed!
Jen ~