LEARNING DAILY

Exodus 14:21-22, Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. The waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left.

“The children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them” (verse 10). They were backed up against the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army was coming at them from the other side. Trapped! And they were very afraid and spoke to Moses that it would have been better for them to have stayed in Egypt and died there. I have written in my Bible this statement I read somewhere, “Fear causes one to look to the One who is in control of all things.” We have all been there at some time, facing an impossible situation, a challenge that seems like it cannot be defeated. What did you do when backed up against your Red Sea situation?

Moses told the people to stand still and not be afraid; watch what God will do (verses 13-14). God is about to take care of this problem.  Then God gave the command to “go forward” (verse 15). It is obvious that the Israelites cannot do anything without walking into the Red Sea which “posed no problem for God. When things seem impossible, the people of God need to obediently follow Him in faith, leaving the outcome to Him” (David Jeremiah Study Bible). The Lord has a plan and is about to perform one of the greatest miracles in history.

The people moved into the parted Sea on land that God has dried for them to walk on. He provided the way to escape and destroy the pursuing army. But first, the people had to be obedient. They had to listen to God and believe He was with them in their difficulty. “Wise” people today have faith in God’s ability to provide solutions and a way out of their difficulty. The “fool” believes he has it all under control, knowing what is best for himself. “Wise” people believe God is actively involved with their lives and is capable of intervening in miraculous ways.

Think this is just a great story of what God did for the Israelites? Will He do it for you as you face your situation? The answer is yes, He will – in His Way, in His time. God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He never changes. Believers can have confidence in God’s unwavering love and care; He provides and protects Believers through their journey on the narrow way into His kingdom. Based on what He has done in the past, Believers can face each new day knowing that He is with them, giving the strength and assurance needed to face their circumstances. Keep your focus on God, His character and the truths of His Word! There is power knowing he is working for you, bringing victory in His time, in His way.