Merry Christmas! During this Christmas season, we are invited to rest. Outwardly, it may not seem like we are resting, but in the Spirit, we can find true rest even in the midst of a battle—whether it’s for your family, your ideas, your finances, or your business. One of the most powerful things to do in a fight is to rest on God’s Word. In Exodus 14, the enemies of God have fled as God’s people are set free from Pharaoh. The Red Sea parts, and the people walk on dry ground. On the other side, there is a huge sigh of relief, because what they see around them is good—they are all safe and sound.

But as they turn, they see the most powerful army in the world coming after them through the parted sea. Fear grips them, and they cry out—not in faith, but in fear—to Moses: Why did you bring us out here? They are going to kill us. Did you bring us here just to be slaughtered? In response, Moses says, “Do not be afraid. Stand still.” As they remained still, the waters came crashing down, destroying their enemies.

My friend, with the enemy destroyed before their eyes, their faith becomes sight. The phrase “The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still” can also mean “you need only be silent”—allowing God to do the work. While God is taking action, don’t undermine it by speaking words of fear, doubt, or focusing on what you see in the natural instead of what you read in the Word. The Lord will fight for you, be still, and rest in God’s Word!