Stand Still

Learning to trust when fear and doubt close in

There’s a moment in every faith journey when you feel stuck—trapped between what God promised and what you currently see. It’s unsettling. You wonder if you missed something, if you’re moving too slow… or not at all. The Israelites felt that too.

In Exodus 14, they had just escaped slavery, only to find themselves trapped between the Red Sea and an advancing Egyptian army. Fear surged. Complaints rose. Doubt crept in. And right in that moment, God gave a command through Moses: Stand still.

It wasn’t a call to inaction—it was a call to trust. A reminder that God was still leading, even when the path looked blocked.

I’ve heard that call too.

I’ve faced my own “Egyptians”—fear, insecurity, doubt—and in those moments, my instinct is to run, to fight, to fix. But God? He often whispers, Stand still. Not because there’s nothing to do, but because He’s already doing something.

Like the Israelites, I’ve sometimes extended my wilderness journey through my own mistrust. I’ve missed open doors because I doubted. Complained when I should have prayed. Maybe you have too?

And yet, God remains patient. In His mercy, He walks with us—even when we stray, even when we stall. He uses the wilderness to refine us, not punish us. He trains us there, preparing us for what’s next.

Jesus is the greater rescue.

While the Israelites’ story was dramatic, ours is even greater. Our true deliverance came at the cross. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, we were set free—not just from earthly struggles, but from sin, death, and hopelessness.

Still, we struggle. We grumble. We wander.

But God doesn’t give up on us. His love is unwavering, His plans unshakable. He continues to call us back with those same words: Stand still. Let Me fight for you.

When battles come, stand still.

Cancer. Debt. Addiction. Anxiety. Whatever your “Egyptian army” looks like, the strategy hasn’t changed:

• Stand still

• Trust the Savior

• Let Him fight

He gave His life for you—you can trust Him with everything.

Then, when the time comes… move.

Eventually, God told the Israelites, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving!” (Exodus 14:15, paraphrased).

Stillness leads to strength. Faith leads to forward movement. Today, let’s stop circling our mountains of fear and get moving—with courage, not because we know the way, but because we trust the One who does.

🍃 Scripture to Reflect On

“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”—Exodus 14:14

🍃 Your Turn

Are you facing a situation that feels overwhelming? What would it look like for you to “stand still” today—not in passivity, but in faith?

Take a moment to reflect or journal. Then, ask God to fight on your behalf. Then when He says move—move with confidence.

Feel free to share—I’d love to hear how He’s working in your wilderness.

🍃 My Personal Exodus Story

At the age of 45, I confronted the challenges of breast cancer, finding solace in Exodus 14:13–14 as a daily promise. With heartfelt cries, I declared, “Lord, I stand on Your word. You’ll rescue me; this cancer I face today, I’ll never face again.” This divine assurance became an integral part of my story, etched on my heart and worn on cherished jewelry.

In every subsequent battle, those words have reminded me of His unwavering faithfulness. Through treatment and medical care, His Word strengthened my faith and brought me peace. I clung to this Word! While not every challenge was met with unwavering faith, the moments that were have changed me forever.

That trust eventually moved me to action—helping others who are walking through their own cancer journeys in ways I never imagined.

So if you're standing at your own Red Sea today, facing something that feels impossible—stand still. Trust that God is working. Let Him fight for you. And when He says move, move forward in faith.

God bless you all. Keep going. You are not alone.