Shut Up!

Things happen in this life that are outright scary. And in our fear we jump to some outrageous conclusions and say some things that are as faithless as faithless can be. It’s sure part and parcel of our fallen nature to overlook the ‘God factor’.
“The Israelites looked up and saw them – Egyptians coming at them. They were totally afraid. They told Moses, weren’t the cemeteries large enough in Egypt so that you had to take us out here in the wilderness to die? Didn’t we tell you, leave us alone here in Egypt. Moses spoke to the people; don’t be afraid, stand firm and watch God do his work. And you? you keep your mouth shut!” ~Exodus 14:10-14
This was scary. The Egyptians were miffed. They were charging across the desert floor. They had superior strength. And Israel remembered their cruelty all too well. After all it was only a matter of weeks since they were slaves to these Egyptians. Add all of that up, and then overlook the 10 miraculous acts of God that freed them only days ago, and it’s cause for fear. These things still affect us the same way today. If fear is running amok in our souls, we rush to blame and faithless talk too. But when you factor back in God’s presence, it’s not time to run wild with fear at all, there is another season being called for. It’s actually time to engage your faith. It’s time to stand firm with great courage. It’s time to take a seat in the stands overlooking your life and watch God do His miracle stuff in your story. It’s time to silence your fearful talk and SHUT UP! ~verlon