What to do in a difficult spot

You know that old expression, "between a rock and a hard place"? A lot of people find themselves there from time to time. Maybe you live there. Maybe that’s what you think about when you go to work.

A long, long time ago, the people of God found themselves in a spot like that, but it was literally between a sea and an army. With their backs to the Red Sea, they looked out and saw a cloud of dust. It was the Egyptian army–horses and chariots–bearing down on them.

I can imagine the earth beneath them vibrating from the thundering herd of horsemen. They were terrified! They were critical of God but still cried out to him.

Moses, God’s man, speaks words that I believe I can use today.

"Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today . . . The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."

The battle belongs to the Lord. When will I learn that? Maybe when I get still long enough to listen, learn, trust, and obey?