Daily Devotion, June 18, 2020

Devotion: Read Exodus 14:5-31.

There are times in life when we might think that things are looking up, that we are in the clear, that the trial has passed. But sometimes the table turns again, and we find ourselves thrown right back into the midst of a trial. For the last few months as we all have struggled with COVID-19, many have had their faith tested. This must have been the feeling that the Israelites had as they looked back toward Egypt and saw Pharaoh’s entire army coming at them in hot pursuit! Moses was probably at his wits end as the people challenged his leadership and yet again doubted God’s ability to bring them through their circumstances. Life has the tendency to bring the unexpected our way. Many times, those unexpected occurrences lead to unpleasant circumstances. Life’s great challenges can have a way of bringing us to a crisis in our faith as well. The Israelites’ initial reaction was to doubt the promise of God. In light of their reaction, I love Moses’ response: “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Regardless of where you are in life right now, or where you find yourself in the future, don’t forget that God is by your side. When God delivers the Israelites yet again, we see the people finally put their trust in God. God can use our circumstances to deepen our trust in Him. When that next crisis of faith comes along, or if you are in one today, choose to run toward God, not away from Him. God can use what you are going through today to strengthen you for future circumstances. Personal Worship Option: God, help us to remember to trust in you and sometimes be still and listen for your direction.