In this class Bishop Benjamin centered on this truth: "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." — Exodus 14:13. In the stillness, there is clarity, strength, and divine direction.

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In today’s class, Bishop Benjamin highlighted the importance of trusting in God’s ability to guide and protect us, especially during difficult times. Drawing from the powerful passage in Exodus 14:13, the speaker emphasized how faith can turn the tide of battle when faced with overwhelming circumstances.

The passage reads:
"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."
This verse was used to introduce the theme of overcoming fear and learning to trust God for deliverance, even when our enemies seem insurmountable.

Key Points from the Lesson:

1. The Power of Stillness:
   Bishop Benjamin emphasized the importance of standing still in the face of adversity. Often, when we face challenges, our natural instinct is to run or react impulsively. But true faith involves waiting on God’s direction. The speaker explained that in stillness, we can hear God's guidance and experience His strength, which leads to divine clarity.
2. Enemies Behind You:
   The Israelites had been enslaved in Egypt for 400 years, but when God delivered them, their enemies were finally behind them. The speaker encouraged the audience to visualize their own “enemies” — whether they be financial, relational, or emotional — and trust that, with faith, those challenges can be left behind. It was noted that enemies like to stay in front of us, reminding us of our deficiencies, but God has the power to remove them from our path.
3. Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real:
   Fear often holds us back from moving forward. Bishop Benjamin used the acronym FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) to illustrate how fear can be a product of our own imagination. When we face difficulties, our hormones trigger a “fight or flight” response, making us freeze or hesitate. Instead of succumbing to this paralysis, we are urged to remember that God’s deliverance is not just ahead of us but surrounding us.
4. Salvation Surrounds Us:
   Salvation isn’t just something that lies in the future, but it is something that surrounds us in the present. The speaker reminded the class that God is not only leading us but also protecting us. Just as the Israelites were surrounded by the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, God’s salvation surrounds us, safeguarding us from our past, present, and future.
5. Faith is Trusting in God’s Strength:
   Real faith doesn’t rely on our own strength; it’s about trusting that God will accomplish what is needed. The speaker called attention to how God will deliver us from situations that seem impossible. The Israelites didn’t deliver themselves from Egypt — God did it for them, and He is still in the business of delivering His people today.
6. Leaders Must Speak Up:
   Leaders have a responsibility to be strong, even when they feel overwhelmed. When Moses faced challenges with the Israelites, God told him to stop crying and trust in what was in his hand. The speaker used this to encourage leaders not to speak down their problems but to speak up, reaching out for support, and trusting that they have the tools (whether skills, experience, or relationships) to lead through adversity.
7. Seeing the Salvation:
   The bishop urged everyone to visualize God's deliverance in their lives. It’s not enough to simply be still and wait. We must see the salvation that God is bringing into our lives. Whether it’s deliverance from financial struggles, health issues, or broken relationships, we are encouraged to have faith that God is moving and bringing His salvation to fruition.

Final Encouragement:

Bishop Benjamin closed the lesson by reinforcing the idea that we must move forward with faith, knowing that God surrounds us with protection. Just as God provided for the Israelites, He will also provide for us, no matter what challenges we face. In times of fear and uncertainty, we are called to stand still, trust in God's strength, and see the salvation He is bringing into our lives.

In the words of the speaker:
“We’ve got to be loosed from our past, kept in our present, and led into our future.” This is a powerful reminder to trust that God will deliver us, not just from our past mistakes and struggles but into the bright future He has promised.