stand firm

Ever feel stuck?

I was really feeling it last night.  Going around the same mountain again and again. Nothing’s changing. It looks like a break-through is coming, then disappointment comes instead. Same old junk, same old road blocks.

I woke up today feeling low. Nursing my baby in the early morning darkness,  I poured my heart out to God. “You have to do SOMETHING!”

A short time later, I found a minute to read my devotion for the day. Here’s most of it:

“Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.” Exodus 14:13

This verse contains God’s command to me as a believer for those times when I am confronted with dire circumstances and extraordinary difficulties. What am I to do when I cannot retreat or go forward and my way is blocked to the right and to the left?

The master’s word to me is, “Stand firm.” And the best thing I can do at these times is to listen only to my Master’s word, for others will come to me with their suggestions and advice…

Despair will come, whispering, “Give up–lie down and die.”

Cowardice will come and say, “You must retreat to the world’s way of acting. It is too difficult for you to continue living the part of a Christian. Abandon your principles.”

Impatience will come, crying, “Get up and do something! To stand firm and wait is sheer idleness.”

Stand firm. I must maintain the posture of one who stands, ready for action, expecting further orders, and cheerfully and patiently awaiting  the Director’s voice. It will not be long until God will say to me, as distinctly as he told Moses to tell the children of Israel, “Move on.” (Ex.14:15)

I made a decision this morning to stand firm and stop worrying about my problem. God promised that He had a provision and I would see it soon.

Just a bit ago, I was perusing the facebook status of my friends, when I came across an internet  link. It was just the thing I have been waiting for. An open door that might lead to much-needed growth and healing.

Thank you, Lord.