These words contain God's command to the believer when he is brought int extraordinary difficulties. He cannot retreat or go forward. He is shut up on the right hand and on the left. What is he to do now? The Master's Word to him is, "Stand still." It will be well for him if at such times he listens only to his Master's word, for other and evil advisers come with their suggestions. Despair whispers, "Lie down and die; give it all up."

But God would have us walk in cheerful courage and rejoice in His love and faithfulness. Cowardice says, "Retreat and go back to the worl's way of acting. You cannot play the Christian's part. It is too difficult. Relinquish your principles." However much Satan may urge this course on you, you cannot follow it if you are a child of God. If you are called to stand still for a while, it is to renew your strength for some greater advance in due time.

Hastiness cries, "Do something, Stir yourself because to stand still and wait is sheer idleness." Presumption boasts, "If the sea is before you, march into it and expect a miracle." But faith does not listen to presumption, despair, cowardice, or hastiness, It hears God say, " Stand still, " and it stands immovable as a rock, "Stand still"- keep the posture of a man ready for action, expecting further orders, while cheerfully and patiently awaitig the directing voice. It will not be long before God will say to you, as distinctly as Moses said it to the peple of Israel, "Go forward."

From C. H. Spurgeon : " Morning by Morning