How can we trust God to deliver us from our "Egypts" today? \Context: Exodus 14:13-14\ “Moses told the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.’” \Our Modern “Egypts”\ • Persistent sin habits • Crushing debt or financial stress • Toxic relationships or hostile workplaces • Paralyzing fear, anxiety, or depression • Cultural pressures that oppose godly living \Why We Can Trust God to Deliver\ • He has a proven track record. – Exodus 6:6 “‘I will bring you out… I will redeem you…’” (fulfilled in the Red Sea crossing) – 2 Corinthians 1:10 “He has delivered us… He will deliver us again.” • His character never changes. – Malachi 3:6 “I, the LORD, do not change.” – Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” • His power dwarfs any oppressor. – Psalm 89:13 “You have a mighty arm; Your hand is strong.” \Key Actions Drawn from the Passage\ • “Do not be afraid” — refuse panic; choose faith over feelings. • “Stand firm” — hold the line on obedience even when escape routes look blocked. • “See the LORD’s salvation” — watch expectantly for God’s creative solutions. • “Be still” — surrender the fight to Him; stop striving in mere human strength. \How Standing Still Looks Today\ • Replace anxious self-talk with verbal declarations of Scripture (Isaiah 41:10; Philippians 4:6-7). • Keep obeying last clear instructions from God instead of scrambling for plan B. • Seek godly counsel and prayer, then rest in the assurance that the battle is the Lord’s. \Practical Steps While You Wait\ 1. Chronicle past rescues in a journal; review them when fear rises. 2. Memorize Exodus 14:13-14; speak it aloud when your “Egypt” intimidates you. 3. Maintain worship and fellowship; isolation magnifies fear. 4. Act on any specific direction God gives—Israel still had to walk through the parted sea. \Supporting Scriptures\ • Psalm 34:17 “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.” • Isaiah 43:2 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” • John 16:33 “In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world.” \Takeaway Truths\ • God’s deliverance is not theoretical; it is anchored in His historical acts and unchanging nature. • Fear fades when we focus on His faithfulness, not on looming circumstances. • Our role is steadfast obedience and expectant trust; God’s role is decisive victory. |
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