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“Stand Still and See!”
December 17, 2025
Daily Devotional:
“Stand Still and See!”
Exodus 14:14
"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Imagine the scene; When the Red Sea Is Ahead, the Israelites, fresh from slavery, stand terrified at the edge of the vast body of water in front of them. Behind them, they see the dust clouds of Pharaoh’s massive army approaching they saw chariots, horsemen, and an iron will to drag them back into bondage. They are trapped. Panic is total. They cry out to Moses, accusing him of leading them to their death.
This is a picture of what happens when we feel completely hemmed in by impossible circumstances: fear paralyzes us, and we lose sight of God’s previous faithfulness. It is into this moment of utter despair that Moses delivers one of the most profound statements of faith in the Old Testament: "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." The Divine Assurance with the bold statement "The Lord will fight for you". This is not a suggestion or a hopeful wish but is a divine promise. When your enemies, whether they are financial crises, impossible deadlines, paralyzing anxiety, ordeep relational conflicts are closing in, God takes up your defense. The battle is not yours; it is His. Our strength is inadequate, but His is infinite. He is the ultimate Warrior, and His victory is certain.
The necessary command stands constant with "You need only to be still". This is the hardest part. The natural human reaction to fear is to flee or fight. We want to desperately do something, to worry, to plan, to rush, to scheme, or throw blame. But "be still" or "hold your peace" is a command to cease our striving and trust His timing. It means to stop the panic and let go of the frantic worry. Stand Your ground and don't retreat into doubt or compromise. Shift Your Gaze and turn your eyes off the approaching enemy and onto the delivering Savior. To bestill is not passive resignation but an active faith. It is positioning ourselves to watch God work the miracle we cannot achieve ourselves. Just moments after this command, God parted the sea, demonstrating that His path is often through the impossible obstacle.
What impossible situation is causing you to panic today?
Sit in silence today and mentally list the "Pharaohs" or the situations attacking your peace on one side, and on the other, write out this phrase; "The Lord will fight for me."
Remember that your role is simply to be still and trust the One who has already promised to fight for you.
Replace your striving with silent trust!
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By Y.E.S. Jesus Youth Encountering Savior JesusDecember 17, 2025
Daily Devotional:
“Stand Still and See!”
Exodus 14:14
"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Imagine the scene; When the Red Sea Is Ahead, the Israelites, fresh from slavery, stand terrified at the edge of the vast body of water in front of them. Behind them, they see the dust clouds of Pharaoh’s massive army approaching they saw chariots, horsemen, and an iron will to drag them back into bondage. They are trapped. Panic is total. They cry out to Moses, accusing him of leading them to their death.
This is a picture of what happens when we feel completely hemmed in by impossible circumstances: fear paralyzes us, and we lose sight of God’s previous faithfulness. It is into this moment of utter despair that Moses delivers one of the most profound statements of faith in the Old Testament: "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." The Divine Assurance with the bold statement "The Lord will fight for you". This is not a suggestion or a hopeful wish but is a divine promise. When your enemies, whether they are financial crises, impossible deadlines, paralyzing anxiety, ordeep relational conflicts are closing in, God takes up your defense. The battle is not yours; it is His. Our strength is inadequate, but His is infinite. He is the ultimate Warrior, and His victory is certain.
The necessary command stands constant with "You need only to be still". This is the hardest part. The natural human reaction to fear is to flee or fight. We want to desperately do something, to worry, to plan, to rush, to scheme, or throw blame. But "be still" or "hold your peace" is a command to cease our striving and trust His timing. It means to stop the panic and let go of the frantic worry. Stand Your ground and don't retreat into doubt or compromise. Shift Your Gaze and turn your eyes off the approaching enemy and onto the delivering Savior. To bestill is not passive resignation but an active faith. It is positioning ourselves to watch God work the miracle we cannot achieve ourselves. Just moments after this command, God parted the sea, demonstrating that His path is often through the impossible obstacle.
What impossible situation is causing you to panic today?
Sit in silence today and mentally list the "Pharaohs" or the situations attacking your peace on one side, and on the other, write out this phrase; "The Lord will fight for me."
Remember that your role is simply to be still and trust the One who has already promised to fight for you.
Replace your striving with silent trust!