Exodus 14:14
Psalms 40:10
Be still and know that I am God.
A few nights ago I was sitting up on the roof of our hostel. Regina, my teammate came up sat down right next to me & said I think this is an exodus 14:14 moment. We joked around about it that night, but really all we needed to do was sit there and be still. The very next morning I woke up to an email from Linda, my spiritual mentor. Here is what I read that morning:
I will fight for you;
You need only to be still.
I know how weary you are, My child.
You have been struggling just to keep your head above water and your strength is running low.
Now is the time for you to stop striving and let Me fight for you.
I know this is not easy for you to do. You feel as if you must keep struggling in order to survive, but I am calling you to rest in Me.
I am working on your behalf; so be still and know that I am God.
If I’m being real honest with you, I began to tear up. The next few days our squad was at debrief, a time to relax & refocus. We had nightly worship during this time. The first night in worship I sat down with The Lord wondering what it meant to be still. I literally sat there completely still. To my awe, I didn’t have to say anything to my father. I sat there & everything of my was taken out of my mind. I was in complete awe and wonder of who our father is. I heard him whisper, “Be still my child, I am fighting for you”.
The next night in worship the very same thing happened except this time He added “I am fighting for your squad”. During worship we were encouraged to share any testimonies of our first month on the field. So after arguing with God for a bit, I stood up and shared what I just wrote above. I sat down with tears in my eyes for how good he is to his children. I asked God “why did you want me to share? I don’t like doing that in front of so many people.” He responded “My obedient child, I am preparing you for your future.” I can not tell you what this means, but I know my God is faithful & loving.
Here’s what I am sure of:
I have a father who cares for me. All I have to do is stop striving & be still. He is fighting for me.
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