The children of Israel face the red sea in front and the army of Egypt behind.... they forget how God has just brought them out of Egypt with a mighty hand and they cry in fear! And yet God says, "Don't be afraid! I will fight for you, and you will hold your peace! Just go forward."
So Moses stretched out his hand and a pathway was made through the sea. The children of Israel went into the midst of the sea on dry ground. And the pillar of fire went between them and the Egyptians and while it was light to the children of Israel, it was darkness to the Egyptians.
So the Lord saved Israel that day!
This story gives me great courage as I face my own red seas of life right now... knowing that the same God who brought the children of Israel through the waters will bring me through as well.
Today I take comfort in the promise from Isaiah 43:1-3
"But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.
For I am the LORD your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I gave Egypt for your ransom,
Ethiopia and Seba in your place."
Tomorrow's Reading: Exodus 15-16, and Matthew 23
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