Posted on April 25, 2025 | Southern Asia Adventist Community Church Devotionals
Bible Verse
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
— Exodus 14:14 (KJV)
Ellen G. White Quote
*“In every difficulty He has His way prepared to bring relief. Our heavenly Father sees the hearts of men, and knows just how to help.”*
— Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 173
Reflection
Have you ever faced a battle that felt too big for you? Maybe it was a health issue, a legal problem, a conflict at work, or a spiritual struggle you couldn’t overcome on your own. In those moments, God’s promise in Exodus 14:14 becomes deeply personal: “The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
When the Israelites stood before the Red Sea, with Pharaoh’s army chasing them from behind, there was nowhere to run. Panic could’ve overtaken them but God told them to be still. Why? Because He was going to fight the battle.
And He did. He split the sea.
Sometimes, the best action is not to fight harder, but to stand in faith. That’s when God steps in and says, "Let Me handle this."
Think of someone falsely accused at work. Every part of them wants to defend, to argue, to clear their name but instead, they choose peace, trusting God to speak for them. Weeks later, the truth comes out, and their reputation is restored.
Or a person facing a spiritual battle temptations, doubts, emotional pain. They’ve tried everything. But the moment they stop striving and surrender the fight to God, healing begins.
Ellen White reminds us: God already knows the solution. He sees hearts. He knows the way out before we even ask. And He lovingly waits for us to let Him lead the battle.
Let This Be Your Prayer Today
Father, I lay down my weapons my worry, my striving, my need to control. Teach me to hold my peace and trust that You are fighting for me. Strengthen my faith to believe that victory is already in Your hands. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
