Stand Still
Today I dug out my copy of Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon. I was reminded of this little book when I was reading my friend Chris Elrod’s blog a few days ago.
I was sitting at our kitchen table drinking an iced coffee and eating leftover pizza (the bachelor lifestyle!) reading what I thought was today’s entry. Turns out it was actually yesterday’s, but since I slept until 4pm yesterday I guess I’m a day behind. The verse for the entry is from Ezekiel and it says,
“Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord.”
–Exodus 14:13
Spurgeon says, ” These words contain God’s command to the believer when he is reduced to great straits and brought into extraordinary difficulties. He cannot retreat; he cannot go forward; he is shut up on the right hand and on the left; what is he now to do? The Master’s word to him is, “Stand still.” …–keep the posture of an upright man, ready for action, expecting further orders, cheerfully and patiently awaiting the directing voice; and it will not be long ere God shall say to you, as distinctly as Moses said it to the people of Israel, “Go forward.”
I’m in an interesting season of life right now. We’ve recently relocated to another state, changed jobs (including a halving of salary), and feel a tremendous force upon us to ‘do’ something. I’m encouraged by the words of C.H. Spurgeon. I’m here, standing still, waiting.
