Be still...

This morning felt particularly frantic in my house. The baby kept us busy all night, my 9 year old remembered he needed to finish a presentation, and the the neighbors called to ask if their 5 year old could come over before school. Add to all of this the regular list of cleaning, dishes, and laundry, and we had a full morning. As we were rushing around the house, my wife stopped and exclaimed that the baby smiled! It was an incredible moment. Our youngest just turned six weeks old, and he has really started to look deeply at people's faces. He is trying to mimic facial expressions, and we have just started seeing what could be smiles. It is incredible, and it would have been easy for us to miss. We are all just too busy to notice. 

"Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today... The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."

-Exodus 14:13-16

This week we are looking at the Old Testament Bible story of Moses. Moses was asked to do something impossible. He was called to set his people free from slavery. In many ways Moses felt like he had to carry this burden all by himself. However, if we look at the text, God is consistently telling Moses, and the people, to "be still." God is saying if we let go, then the Spirit will begin to work through us.

In my life, I can get pretty wrapped up in the everyday details. It is important to let go and trust that God is trying to offer miracles everyday. That is my hope for each of us. Let surrender to the love, mercy, and goodness of God.

Blessings,

Pastor Brian