January 21: Strength in Stillness

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Corry Chambers,
CIC Women’s Ministries Director

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” — Exodus 14:14

Silence is often mistaken for weakness. In a world that rewards quick comebacks, loud defenses, and constant explanations, choosing to be still can feel uncomfortable—even risky. Yet there are moments when the Holy Spirit gently urges us not to react, not to speak, not to act, but to stand still and trust God to move.

Many of us have found ourselves in those moments—at work when we are misunderstood or unfairly treated, in relationships where words could escalate rather than heal, and even in the church, where hurt can tempt us to defend ourselves rather than surrender the situation to God. Stillness in these moments is not passivity; it is obedience.


The words of Exodus 14:14 were spoken during one of the most terrifying moments in Israel’s history. The Israelites stood trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s advancing army. Fear gripped them. They cried out, complained, and questioned God’s plan. Everything in them wanted to do something—run, fight, or retreat. But Moses delivered God’s unexpected instruction: “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”


This was not a call to weakness. It was a call to trust.


God was asking His people to resist panic and relinquish control. Their stillness created space for divine intervention. As they stood silently, God moved powerfully—parting the sea, making a way where none seemed possible, and securing a victory they could never have achieved on their own.


As women, we often feel pressure to explain ourselves, prove our innocence, or fix every situation. But Exodus 14 reminds us that some battles are not won with words or action, but with surrender. Stillness says, “God, I trust You to defend me, to vindicate me, and to fight on my behalf.”


When the Holy Spirit invites you into stillness, it is not because God is inactive—it is because He is at work in ways you cannot yet see. Silence becomes sacred when it is rooted in faith. Waiting becomes powerful when it is anchored in obedience.


So today, if you are standing at your own “Red Sea,” unsure of how things will work out, remember this truth: God does His best work when we release control. Be still—not in fear, but in faith. The same God who made a way then is still fighting for you now.


Prayer:

Lord, teach me the strength of stillness. Help me to trust You when I am tempted to react, defend, or control. Give me the faith to stand still and watch You work. Amen.


Comments

  1. Anonymous21 January 2026 at 04:34

    Amen! This is a powerful and timely reminder that we are to trust fully in our God🙏🏾

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  2. SS21 January 2026 at 07:46

    Amen!

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