By Pastor Naomi Mitchell
For Carter County Times
Exodus 14:14 says, “The Lord shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
Be still. God knows you’re tired. He knows you’re doing your best. He knows you’re unsure of what the future holds. But He sees you. He sees that you haven’t given up. He will fight for you. Be still… God is winning battles for you that you don’t even know about. If you still trust God through it all you are walking by faith and not by sight.
One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God!”
Being still means being willing to wait. It means we put our agenda aside and allow God to work on His perfect plan. Will it be easy? No. But while we’re waiting, we can spend time in His presence learning more about Him.
Here are some things we must do to learn how to stand still and let God fight for us!
1. Trust God. This seems like a no-brainer but trusting God takes effort. It takes faith. It takes faith to allow the Lord to fight your battles. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Trust and have confidence in what he’s already prepared for us.
2. Repent of sin. Here’s the truth: sin separates us from God. When we have sin weighing us down, the enemy likes to convince us that there’s nothing we can do to get right with God. That’s a lie from the pit of Hell. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.1 John 1:9. Unconfessed sin builds a wall between you and God. Unconfessed sin gives the enemy a foothold in your life. Confess your sins, sit still before God and watch Him fight your battles.
3. Practice obedience. As Christians, we are called to walk in obedience. When we are being obedient, it is easier for us to remain still in God’s presence.
4. Find Scriptures that remind you how to wait. The Bible has a lot to say on several topics including being able to wait. Spend some time reading, studying, and praying over scripture about waiting.
5. Find a support group. Surround yourself with people who love God and want to pursue Him. Learn from others who have learned to be still. Spend time with those who have learned how to let God fight their battles.
6. Use your gifts to serve others. One of the best things we can do when we’re waiting on God to fight for us is to serve other people. Devote some of your energy, effort, and time to help other people. Maybe you will be the tool God uses to fight someone else’s battle.
7. Practice patience. You’ve probably heard it said before, patience is a virtue. But if you struggle in this area as I do sometimes, you may find it necessary to practice patience. When you find yourself becoming impatient, remind yourself that God’s timing is best. Remind yourself that the Lord will fight for you if you’ll only be still long enough.
And then remind yourself that when God fights for you there’s no repercussions or fallout. Everything is done perfectly with no consequences for anyone. Practice being still.
Amen! So be it!
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