Reading: Exodus 14:10-14 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord. Then they said to Moses, “Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why have you so dealt with us, to bring us up out of Egypt? Is this not the word that we told you in Egypt, saying, ‘Let us alone that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than that we should die in the wilderness.”

And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”

Devotional: When the Israelites saw Pharaoh's army approaching, fear gripped their hearts. Despite witnessing God's miraculous deliverance from Egypt, they quickly forgot His power and faithfulness. How often do we react similarly when faced with unexpected challenges? Today, reflect on a time when fear overshadowed your faith. Remember that God's presence never leaves us, even in our most difficult moments.

Just as Moses encouraged the Israelites to "stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will bring," we too can choose to trust God's plan, even when circumstances seem overwhelming. Take a moment to surrender your current worries to God, asking Him to strengthen your faith and help you see His hand at work in your life.