Scripture

Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”

Observation

The Israelites camp at the sea. The Lord hardens Pharaoh’s heart, and he sends an army after them

As Pharaoh approaches, the Israelites are filled with fear. But Moses tells them to stay calm because the Lord will fight for them.

At the Lord’s command, Moses raises his staff over the sea, and the water opens up, producing a dry path in the seabed for the people to cross on. When they have all passed through, the Lord again orders Moses to raise his staff over the sea, and the waters collapse, drowning the Egyptian army.

As a result of this, the people are filled with awe, and they put their trust in the Lord and in Moses.

Application

The plight of the Israelites is more desperate than most of us can imagine. They are hemmed in by desert on either side, a sea in front and the army of the world’s super power pursuing them. It does not get more stressful than this.

Moses’ advice to the Israelites was to not fear, but to wait and see the Lord’s rescue plan unfold.

The Lord gives us His peace when we are walking in His path. It doesn’t matter how impossible the situation appears, the Lord is with us.

Whether it is family problems, financial issues, job insecurity, the advice is the same. “Just stay calm.” When we put our trust in the Lord, it is amazing what He can do.

Prayer

Thank you, Lord, for parting the waters for the people of Israel. Help me to trust you when I can’t see the way forward. Amen.