30 Days to Confident Faithნიმუში

Devotional:
Picture this: the Israelites had just been set free from slavery in Egypt, and for the first time in generations, they were breathing the air of freedom. But now, here they stood—trapped between Pharaoh’s advancing army and the Red Sea. The sound of chariots thundered behind them, waves crashed ahead, and panic began to rise in their hearts. From a human perspective, there was no way out.

Then Moses delivered a bold word from God:“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” It wasn’t a call to figure out a strategy or to muster up their own strength. It was a reminder that God Himself would step into their impossible situation. Moments later, He parted the waters, proving His power to fight for His people.

I’ve had seasons in my life where I felt just like the Israelites—cornered by circumstances, unsure of the next move, and paralyzed by fear. There was a time I was in a legal battle that consumed me emotionally and spiritually. I tried everything in my power to “fix it,” but no matter what I did, things got messier. One night, completely drained, I finally surrendered in prayer:“God, I can’t fight this battle anymore. I need You to step in.” And He did.

Within weeks, things began shifting—doors opened I couldn’t have forced, conversations softened that I couldn’t have orchestrated, and peace replaced the anxiety that had been crushing me. Looking back, I see so clearly that God was fighting for me all along, but He was waiting for me to stop striving and start trusting.

Being “still” doesn’t mean doing nothing; it means resting in His power instead of wrestling in your own. When God fights for you, He doesn’t just make a way—He makes it clear that He is the one who rescued you.

Thought to Ponder:
What battle am I trying to fight in my own strength that God is inviting me to surrender to Him today?

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being my defender and protector. Teach me to rest in Your power and trust that You are working on my behalf. I surrender every battle to You and choose peace over panic. Amen.