STAND STILL

STAND STILL

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14

Key Verse: “And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day... The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:13-14)

Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:10; 2 Chronicles 20:15-17; Isaiah 30:15; Psalm 37:7; Habakkuk 2:3; Romans 8:28

Description: God calls His people to stand still in faith during life's greatest challenges, trusting Him to fight their battles and bring divine deliverance.

INTRODUCTION
There are moments in life when believers find themselves surrounded by impossible situations. Like the children of Israel at the Red Sea, there may appear to be no way forward, while fear, uncertainty, and opposition seem to close in from every side. In such moments, the natural response is often panic, anxiety, or desperate human effort. However, God sometimes gives a different instruction: "Stand still."

Standing still does not mean becoming passive or refusing to act in obedience. Rather, it means remaining calm, trusting God's promises, refusing to be controlled by fear, and waiting for His intervention. It is an attitude of unwavering faith that believes God is working even when His hand cannot yet be seen.

The command to stand still is a call to confidence in God's sovereignty. When human strength reaches its limit, God's power is revealed. The Lord specialises in making a way where there seems to be no way, and those who patiently trust Him will witness His mighty acts.

1. STAND STILL AND REFUSE TO FEAR
Fear weakens faith, but confidence in God brings peace.

a. Reject Every Spirit of Fear (Exodus 14:13)
God's first instruction to Israel was, "Fear ye not."

b. Trust God's Presence (Isaiah 41:10)
God remains with His people in every trial.

c. Strengthen Your Faith Through God's Word (Romans 10:17)
Faith grows by continually hearing and believing God's Word.

d. Fix Your Eyes on God (Hebrews 12:2)
Looking to Jesus keeps believers steadfast during difficult seasons.

Biblical Example: Joshua and Caleb refused to fear the giants because they trusted in God's promise to give Israel the land (Numbers 14:6-9).

2. STAND STILL AND WAIT FOR GOD'S SALVATION
God's deliverance often comes at the moment when human hope seems exhausted.

a. Wait Patiently on the Lord (Psalm 27:14)
Waiting develops strength and confidence.

b. Believe God's Promises (Habakkuk 2:3)
God's vision will surely come to pass at the appointed time.

c. Do Not Rush Ahead of God (Isaiah 30:18)
God's timing is always perfect.

d. Remain Hopeful (Lamentations 3:25-26)
The Lord rewards those who patiently seek Him.

Biblical Example: Abraham waited for the fulfilment of God's promise, and in due season Isaac was born according to God's word (Genesis 21:1-3).

3. THE LORD FIGHTS FOR THOSE WHO TRUST HIM
Victory belongs to God, not to human strength alone.

a. God Is the Mighty Warrior (Exodus 15:3)
The Lord fights on behalf of His people.

b. Battles Belong to the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:15)
God calls His people to trust Him in impossible situations.

c. God Defeats Every Enemy (Isaiah 54:17)
No weapon formed against God's children shall prosper.

d. Rest in God's Power (Psalm 20:7)
Our confidence is in the name of the Lord, not in human resources.

Biblical Example: King Jehoshaphat trusted God's word, and without fighting, Judah witnessed God destroy their enemies (2 Chronicles 20:20-25).

4. STANDING STILL REQUIRES FAITH AND OBEDIENCE
Waiting upon God does not exclude obedience to His instructions.

a. Obey God's Voice (John 2:5)
Miracles often follow simple acts of obedience.

b. Trust Beyond Human Understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6)
God's ways are higher than ours.

c. Maintain Prayer and Worship (Philippians 4:6-7)
Prayer keeps the heart anchored in peace.

d. Persevere Until the Breakthrough Comes (Hebrews 10:36)
Patient endurance leads to the fulfilment of God's promises.

Biblical Example: Noah patiently obeyed God by building the ark over many years before the flood came, and his obedience preserved his family (Genesis 6:22; 7:1).

5. STANDING STILL ENDS IN TESTIMONY
Those who trust God will witness His miraculous intervention.

a. God Makes a Way Where There Is None (Isaiah 43:19)
The Lord creates new opportunities beyond human imagination.

b. Every Trial Has a Divine Purpose (Romans 8:28)
God works all things together for the good of His people.

c. Your Victory Will Glorify God (Psalm 126:1-3)
God turns seasons of sorrow into songs of rejoicing.

d. Your Testimony Will Strengthen Others (Revelation 12:11)
God's victories inspire faith in those who hear them.

Biblical Example: The Israelites crossed the Red Sea on dry ground, while Pharaoh's army was destroyed, proving God's power and faithfulness before all the people (Exodus 14:21-31).

CONCLUSION
Standing still is one of the greatest demonstrations of faith a believer can exhibit. It means trusting God's wisdom above human understanding, resting in His promises, and believing that He is working behind the scenes even when circumstances appear impossible. The God who parted the Red Sea still fights for His people today.

Whatever challenge you may be facing, do not surrender to fear or despair. Stand still in faith, remain obedient to God's Word, and wait confidently upon Him. In His perfect time, the Lord will fight your battles, open impossible doors, and give you a testimony that will glorify His holy name.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, remove every fear and anxiety from my heart, in Jesus name.

2. Lord, strengthen my faith to stand still and trust You completely, in Jesus name.

3. Father, fight every battle that is beyond my strength, in Jesus name.

4. Lord, make a way for me where there seems to be no way, in Jesus name.

5. Father, let every impossible situation before me become a testimony, in Jesus name.

6. Lord, help me to wait patiently for Your perfect timing, in Jesus name.

7. Father, grant me grace to obey every instruction You give me, in Jesus name.

8. Lord, let every enemy pursuing my destiny be defeated by Your mighty power, in Jesus name.

9. Father, fill my heart with peace as I trust in Your unfailing promises, in Jesus name.

10. Lord, let my life continually testify of Your power, faithfulness, and victory, in Jesus name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS

1. You shall stand still in faith, and you shall witness the salvation of the Lord.

2. Every battle that has troubled you shall be fought and won by the Lord on your behalf.

3. Fear shall not rule your heart, for the peace of God shall guard your mind continually.

4. Every Red Sea standing before your progress shall part by the mighty power of God.

5. The Lord shall make a way for you where no way presently exists.

6. Every enemy pursuing your destiny shall be permanently defeated in the name of Jesus Christ.

7. You shall receive divine strength to trust God through every season of waiting.

8. The Lord shall turn your present trial into a remarkable testimony of His faithfulness.

9. You shall experience supernatural victory without sorrow, and the glory shall belong entirely to God.

10. From this day forward, you shall continually see the hand of God fighting for you, preserving you, and leading you into triumph, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.