The Salvation of the Lord 3 Watch and See

The Salvation of the Lord 3

Watch and See

Exodus 14:13 NKJV

And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever.”

   Pharaoh decided to let the Israelites leave Egypt, but then changed his mind and sent 600 of his best chariots with armed soldiers after them.  Now the Israelites are on the shore of the Red Sea and the Egyptians are fast approaching.  The people cried out and God heard and gave Moses the message for them.  He told them to do three things:  Fear Not, Stand Still, and Watch what God would do.  We’re discussed Fear Not and Stand Still, now Watch what God will do. 

   The view would have been very different depending on where you were in the crowd.  God sent winds all night and the water blew back and left dry land.  Then Moses gave the order to cross.  If you were in front, you would cross with ease, walking on dry land and no enemies in view, it would have been just a long walk.  But if you were in the rear, you might have heard the wheels of the chariots as they pursued you and the calls of the angry soldiers.  The last few feet and up onto the beach with the sounds of the soldiers pursuing you and then the crashing of the water as it collapsed back into its bed.  And the sound of the chariot wheels and the soldier’s cries would have been drowned out by the water.  Now you’re all reunited on the far shore, safe and free.   You now have a memory to bring to mind when you face another hard situation.  God freed us from Egypt and then drowned the army when it came after us.  This should be a faith-booster; a memory to use when you need to remember God’s goodness and His protection.

   What memories have you collected?  Think of that time when you were up against it and didn’t know where to turn or what to do and then God moved and the crisis was over and you were delivered.  In some cases it’s something dramatic to see and sometimes God moves behind the scenes and then the crisis is over and you’re OK.  No fanfare and no lightning bolts and thunder, He just takes away the problem. 

   Watch and see what God will do the next time you are in a bad situation.  And even if it’s you who got yourself into the problem to begin with, God will not leave you alone to face it.  It’s hard to know what will happen when you find yourself facing a crisis.  Maybe you need to go through the crisis to help you grow more.  And maybe He will just move the crisis and you’ll come right up to it but then be delivered from it.  Whatever happens, you’ll see God moving in your life and watching Him move will give a boost to your faith. 

   I have many memories of God’s work to meditate on and knowing that God gave me mercy and grace before helps me to have faith that He is ready to show me mercy and grace again.  God’s love is not a theory in my life, I KNOW God’s love first-hand.  I have felt His calming hand on my soul and have an assurance that when I’m frightened I can face my fears and, with His help, I will Fear Not.  I am learning that the best response I can have is not to run and scream but to get close to God and Stand Still.  And then the best part is to Watch and See what God will do.

Stephen Cram                                               February 16, 2014                    

Daniel 1:8

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

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