You know that feeling, when you are lying awake at night and you know that a battle is coming? A conversation or event has taken place, a line has been drawn, and by standing with Jesus, conflict will be inevitable.

 

Yep, that was me. Just last night. You remember me, don't you? I'm the one married to the preacher whose sermon was about this very thing less than 24 hours ago. And I didn't rest well because of that sinking feeling (anxiety, fear) knowing that a conflict is around the corner. And while my flesh thinks I should get bonus points for faith because standing with Jesus isn't even a question in my mind, I really don't. Because in reality, I'm showing a lack of faith by thinking that this is even my battle to fight.

 

In Exodus 14, the Israelites had no human escape. And although we could say they had a good reason to be afraid, they had an even better reason to remain confident. God had proven He was with them, He had promised deliverance, and He was about to show His mighty hand yet again. 

 

When we are facing a situation where there seems no way out, the Lord wants me to control my emotions and let faith rule over feelings. He will fight for me, and I am to hold my peace. Stay calm. Stay confident. Give God time to move.

 

Waiting on the Lord, and learning to be okay with that,

Lori C.

 

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