September 23, 2018
RED SEA WISDOM
Part Two
Red Sea Significance
“The Angel of God Who went before the host of Israel moved and went behind them…Coming between the host of Egypt and the host of Israel. It was a cloud and darkness to the Egyptians, but it gave light by night to the Israelites; and the one host did not come near the other all night.” Exodus 14:19-20 (AMP)
Red Sea Moments provide stepping stones of solid rock, to deliver us to the other side, planting seeds of Belief, Faith, and Trust deep into our hearts.
When all hope seemed lost, and the moments morphed into the giants of Egypt threatening the Israelites, the LORD’s Presence moved behind His people to separate them from their enemy. It served to protect them from the Egyptians, giving light to the Israelites, and it shown as darkness to Pharaoh and his army. The LORD positioned Himself to protect His people. And, we know He never changes!
As I look back over my life, memories rush over me of moments which held me captive, those moments which paralyzed my thinking and my progress. We have all experienced those Red Sea Moments when we see no escape, no exemption, no alternative, times when we face a dead-end, when we seemingly have exhausted all resources, energy, patience, money, perhaps our hope, or all of the above.
And, then the LORD shows up and positions Himself between us and our enemy–Shining His Light into our lives. I ask you to stop, to think, to remember when He did this very thing for you… You know those times when He didn’t remove you from the circumstance, but He saw you through, or carried you through to the other side…the other side of the crashing sea, or storm, or disappointment, or broken heart.
I am thinking at this moment about the Fear which sometimes envelopes me, robbing me of peace…If I were making a list of those times, it could go on and on; perhaps your list could too! As I look back, each and every time I experienced a wall of fear, the LORD moved into position, in His flawless, perfect timing to protect and to restore peace, delivering me through the difficult and challenging Red Sea Moments, overcoming the enemy of fear.
And, He did it for the Israelites as He positioned Himself, then-parted the sea, allowing them to cross to the other side and He saw them through. And, He sees you through my friend.
Today, is the perfect day to stop in the midst of the schedules and events, the busyness, and the drama which swirls around our hearts and our minds…to Stop and to be Still…There may be a battle lurking in your life, or an obstacle, or a mountain, or a chasm, or a recurring worry-or concern, a grief, a hurt, a wound or a wall of fear, the giant that seems to pound relentlessly on your door…JUST STOP and BE STILL…
Your LORD Yahweh, has given you and me a Savior, Jesus Christ, and His Helper the Spirit. The Three-in-One, positions Himself to protect you and to insure provision for your life. He does so for your benefit, and for benefit of the whole world…So all will know Him.
Red Sea Moments and Seasons are Significant and never come and go without purpose. These moments provide stepping stones of solid rock, to deliver us to the other side, planting seeds of Belief, Faith, and Trust, deep into our hearts. In the words of Pastor Robert J. Morgan, “…We can have God’s perspective on deliverance.” Oh my friends, God’s perspective changes everything for us! We do not have to understand the ‘why’ in order to believe His truth. When, we trust God’s perspective, we find His peace, and the world will look and see the testimony of our experience with our faithful God, who always protects and delivers.
Today, I pray that God would bring to your remembrance moments when He had your back…when He was your guide…when He was your friend…those moments when He makes a WAY. And, when we do not understand His ways, we can still trust Him. I pray we all remember who He is…He never changes…Your LORD positions Himself to protect you and to deliver you, and He always will.
Love you all in Jesus,
