How great is the Lord's salvation!!!


I picked up Charles Spurgeon's "Morning and Evening" meditation book last month ( I hadn't read it for almost a year) and it has been blessing my socks off by way of encouragement!!! The morning meditation from a couple of days ago hit the bulls eye and I thought most of you could relate and be encouraged as well...so here it is! Happy Lord's Day!!!

“Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord.”
Exodus 14:13

These words contain God’s command to the believer when he is reduced to great straits and brought into extraordinary difficulties. He cannot retreat; he cannot go forward; he is shut up on the right hand and on the left; what is he now to do? The Master’s word to him is, “Stand still.” It will be well for him if at such times he listens only to his Master’s word, for other and evil advisers come with their suggestions. Despair whispers, “Lie down and die; give it all up.” But God would have us put on a cheerful courage, and even in our worst times, rejoice in his love and faithfulness. Cowardice says, “Retreat; go back to the worldling’s way of action; you cannot play the Christian’s part, it is too difficult. Relinquish your principles.” But, however much Satan may urge this course upon you, you cannot follow it if you are a child of God. His divine fiat has bid thee go from strength to strength, and so thou shalt, and neither death nor hell shall turn thee from thy course. What, if for a while thou art called to stand still, yet this is but to renew thy strength for some greater advance in due time. Precipitancy cries, “do something. Stir yourself; to stand still and wait, is sheer idleness.” We must be doing something at once—we must do it so we think—instead of looking to the Lord, who will not only do something but will do everything. Presumption boasts, “If the sea be before you, march into it and expect a miracle.” But Faith listens neither to Presumption, nor to Despair, nor to Cowardice, nor to Precipitancy, but it hears God say, “Stand still,” and immovable as a rock it stands. “Stand still;”—keep the posture of an upright man, ready for action, expecting further orders, cheerfully and patiently awaiting the directing voice; and it will not be long ere God shall say to you, as distinctly as Moses said it to the people of Israel, “Go forward.”

Comments

Paul said…
My sweet sister. God wanted me to hit your blog tonight. Thank you for your latest note! God is putting me in this season right now, STAND STILL Paul until God says GO FORWARD. I easily will presume, or fear, or fall towards cowardice, but God is calling me to STAND STILL in great Faith right now (for many things in my life, as I'm sure you understand). Love ya!
For His Glory said…
oooooh...Really good Kristin! Definitly worth all the time to type it out...I think I may print this one off! Love it!