DO NOT BE AFRAID, JUST TRUST IN GOD!

Dearly Beloved, DO NOT BE AFRAID, JUST TRUST IN GOD! “Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still’” (Exodus 14:13-14 NIV). What would you do if you find yourself in a very precarious state? Would you resign to fate and be expecting the worst to happen? The people of Israel found themselves in a very threatening situation as they started their exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land. The Red Sea was before them; mountains were in their left and right sides; and the chariots of the army of Egypt were advancing to consume them from the rear! Expectedly, they were afraid, and they expressed their fear to God and Moses. They even expressed their displeasure by blaming Moses for bringing them to such a fatal situation. Moses, on the other hand, was calm and assured the people that God would fight for them. What they needed was to stand still and see the deliverance of God. God also assured them through Moses that He would deliver them. God did fight for the Israelites as He led them through the Red Sea on a dry land. God made His angel that was leading the people of Israel to go in between them and the raging army of Egypt. He also made the cloud of light that was accompanying the Israelites to shine light to them while the army of Egypt was in total darkness. God is still in the business of fighting for anyone who is ready not to be afraid, but stand still and trust in Him. Will you stop to be afraid, and start trusting in God today? You have been afraid and worried that this year is going to an end, and you are still surrounded by unpleasant situation. You have called on God, and it seems He would not answer you before the end of the year. You might have been blaming yourself and/or other people for your predicament. Do not be afraid! If you can still trust in God, you will not see that raging challenge of life again before the end of the year. The psalmist said, “Trust in the Lord and do good.... Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:3-4 NIV). Stop being afraid of any unpleasant situation, and start trusting God to fight your battles. As the Israelites sang song of praises later when God fought for them, you also will soon sing song of praises and testify to the goodness of God in your life in Jesus’ name. Amen. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: O Lord, give me the grace to always trust in You in whatever situation I find myself.