Bible Study: “Stand Still and See the Salvation of the Lord” By Dr. Gladys Dark
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Passage: Exodus 14
This chapter recounts Israel’s miraculous deliverance at the Red Sea. Pharaoh pursues the Israelites after letting them go, and God parts the waters, allowing His people to walk through on dry ground while drowning the Egyptian army.
Main Lesson Highlight
God fights for His people when they trust Him, even when circumstances seem impossible. Deliverance often comes at the moment of greatest pressure, showing His power and faithfulness.
Summary
Pharaoh changes his mind and chases after Israel (vv. 1–9).
The Israelites panic, but Moses urges them: “Fear not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD” (v. 13).
God parts the Red Sea, His people cross on dry land, and their enemies are destroyed (vv. 21–31).
The chapter ends with Israel in awe, putting their trust in the Lord and in Moses His servant.
Personal Observation (Dr. Gladys Dark)
As I read Exodus 14, I can see myself in the Israelites—often facing situations where fear makes me forget God’s past faithfulness. Yet, God reminds me that He is not limited by what I see, think, or feel. Our “Red Sea” moments in life tests whether we will panic or trust Almighty God.
Like Moses, we must learn to lift our eyes, stand still in faith, and expect God’s intervention, even when we feel trapped.
Practical Application
When fear rises, remember God’s past deliverance. Fear magnifies the enemy, but faith magnifies God’s power.
Stand still before moving forward. Sometimes God requires us to pause and trust Him before He opens the way.
Expect God to fight for you. The Israelites didn’t need weapons—they needed faith. In our struggles, prayer and obedience become our weapons.
Your deliverance will glorify God and silence your enemies. Just as Pharaoh’s army was defeated, God uses impossible victories to show His glory and secure our faith.
✨ Closing Thought:
Exodus 14 teaches that God specializes in making a way where there is no way. What looks like your end can become the stage for God’s greatest miracle.
