The Importance Of Faith In God's Defence

Exodus 14 verse 14, which states, The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still, is a powerful reminder that God's protection and guidance are always present, even when life's.challenges seem overwhelming.

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In this verse, God speaks through Moses to the Israelites as they face what feels like an impossible situation, the Red Sea in front of them and Pharaoh's army
behind them.

This verse reassures them, and us, that God fights our battles when we allow him to take control. The call to be still, trust and patience. When God tells us to be still, he's asking for trust and patience. In moments of crisis, our natural reaction is often to panic, take control, and act immediately.

But in this verse, God asks for a different response, calmness and faith. It's as if he's saying, let me handle this. Think about a time when you were learning a new skill, like swimming.

A good coach might say, just relax, float on your back and trust the water to support you. This can feel counterintuitive, we want to flail our arms and kick our legs to stay afloat. But by being still, we learn that the water will hold us up.

Likewise, trusting God's defense means resisting the urge to panic and instead allowing his plan to unfold, even when we can't see the full picture.

God's defense, beyond what we can see. In the story of the Exodus, the Israelites couldn't see how God would deliver them from the Egyptians.

They saw only the Red Sea blocking their path and an army pursuing them. It's like being in a boxing ring with a much stronger opponent, feeling like there's no way to win. But God had a strategy hidden from their view.

He would part the Red Sea, creating a path to safety. The situation seemed hopeless, yet God's defense was already in motion. This reminds us that even when we can't see a way out, God is working behind the scenes.

Isaiah 55 verses 8 to 9, saying, For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways. God's methods are beyond our understanding, but we can trust that he's moving pieces we can't see.

Trusting in God's timing. Imagine a situation where someone is struggling to find a job. They've sent applications
and attended interviews, but nothing seems to work out. In frustration, they may want to give up or settle for a job that isn't right. But perhaps God is asking them to be still and trust that the right opportunity is coming.

The importance of faith in God's defense.

Faith is the foundation of trusting God to defend us. Hebrews 11 verse 1 defines faith as the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Just like a child trusts their parent to guide them through a dark room, we too are called to trust God as he leads us through uncertain paths. Imagine a firefighter who saves people from a burning building.

The people inside might not know where they are, but they know where they are. They know where they are, but they don't know where the exits are, but they trust the firefighter's guidance because they know he has a plan. Likewise, when we feel trapped by life's struggles, God knows the escape routes, even when we don't.

Letting God be the guide. Being still before God doesn't mean inactivity, it means surrender. In our world, where independence is highly valued, surrender can feel uncomfortable. But by surrendering control, we allow God's strength to work through our weaknesses.

Paul writes in 2 Thessalonians 1 verse 1,
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
When we admit that we can't do it alone, we open the door for God's strength and defense to take over.

Like a patient trusting a surgeon, we need to let go and trust God's steady hand to work.

Moving forward in confidence.

When the Israelites crossed the Red Sea,
they didn't simply avoid defeat, they miraculously experienced victory.

This story teaches us that God doesn't just want us to survive our battles. He wants us to thrive and emerge victorious. By trusting in His defense, we can face life's challenges confidently, knowing that God's victory is already on the horizon.

Psalm 46 verse 10, Be still and know that I am God, complements Exodus 14 verse 14 beautifully.

It calls us to remember that God is in control, even when things seem chaotic.
next time you're faced with overwhelming circumstances, remember that God will defend you.

He is not asking you to fight every battle alone. He's asking you to trust, be still, and let His strength carry you through. In life's boxing ring, He's the undefeated champion fighting by your side, assuring you of victory.

All you need to do is stay calm, stay faithful, and let Him lead you forward.

Stay Blessed.

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