Be Still and See What God Will Do

One mistake people make when undertaking a new beginning is failing to realize possible obstacles that will be encountered on the way to success. The newly freed Hebrew slaves from Egypt appeared to be naive about what lay in store for them as they approached the border of Egypt and freedom.

Upon encountering the hard realities of the desert, they blamed Moses for their troubles. "Did you bring us out of Egypt to let us die here?”  Fear is normal when facing danger, but fear can stifle confidence. Ben Jonson wrote in 1598 that  "There is no greater hell than to be a prisoner of fear.”

God’s way is not easy, but he never abandons his people when difficult times show up. Listen to Moses’ message to the Hebrew people and us: "Don't be afraid, stand still and you will see the Lord save you. Remain calm and the Lord will fight for you."  Are these words relevant for what you’re facing today?

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Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their evil schemes.

~Psalm 37:7 New Living Translation

 

Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.

~Psalm 62:5 New International Version

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A Precious Jewel ~ Hope

Jacob had good reason to have hope. He had an encounter with God while he slept on a dark lonely road. In his dream God promised to bring him home safely. Twenty years later he was making his way home with four wives, eleven children and servants. Hope provided motivation to press onward in the face of many obstacles. Hope strengthens determination even when plagued by uncertainty about the future.

Jacob had to face to face his past sins. The only way he could proceed was to trust in the hope God gave him two decades earlier.  Perhaps his faith mirrored Psalm 25:3. "No one whose hope is in you, O Lord, will ever be put to shame.”

Hope is a precious jewel because it gives an essence to life that comes from the heart of God. Psalm 62:5 affirms, "Find rest, 0 my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and salvation.  He is my fortress. I will not be shaken.” Thank God for hope.