A RED SEA MOMENT

What is a “Red Sea moment”?  “These are the difficult situations we encounter throughout our lives when we do not know what to do. Like the Israelites standing in front of the Red Sea, we are facing a seemingly impossible situation and need God’s supernatural intervention.” (18 Feb Responding To Your Red Sea Moment February 18, 2019)

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.  Isaiah 41:10 NIV

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you…For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior… Isaiah 43:1-3, NIV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.  Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”  Joshua 1:9 NIV

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: Psalm 37:5 NIV

There is a saying that says, “When we rest, God works.”  Resting and trusting in God are synonymous.  If we truly trust God, then we will not be afraid.  We will not worry and we will have faith that He will work it out in His time and in His way.  Also it is said that “God is never early and He is never late but He is always on time.”

Many of us have had “Red Sea moments.”  Some more miraculous than others but essentially it is a moment when ultimately we have to trust God to “part the sea” in those situations that are seemingly impossible.  So many times it is about timing.  Our timing is usually not God’s timing.  One might argue why did God wait so long before He parted the Red Sea and had the water drown out the enemy?  It seemed to be at the very last moment.

 Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.  The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on.  Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.  I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. And I will gain glory through Pharaoh and all his army, through his chariots and his horsemen.  The Egyptians will know that I am the Lord when I gain glory through Pharaoh, his chariots and his horsemen.”  Exodus 14:13-18 NIV

9 Powerful Reminders from the Red Sea Miracle: (“9 Powerful Reminders from the Red Sea Miracle” Debbie McDaniel February 10, 2017)

 God knows what He’s doing.  God sees the big picture.  He alone know what is best.  It may not be what you had hoped for but God is sovereign. 

God leads our way.   God went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud by day and gave them light with fire at night. God leads us and guides us when we trust in Him.

God is able to turn the hearts of kings.  God hardened Pharaoh’s heart but it only brought about God’s Glory.

When we see obstacles, God sees opportunities.   Obstacles are never a challenge for God.  They only bring greater Glory to God because we then realize that only He could have removed them.

We can focus on the problem or we can choose to trust God.  Although the Israelites were frightened, God only asked for their obedience and trust.  If we truly trust Him and want to be obedient, He will direct us

Prayer is vital, yet sometimes God says, “It’s time to get moving!” We need to listen to His voice and know when to be still or when to move forward.

God will work powerfully on our behalf, but He often asks for our obedience first.  Moses obeyed God and lifted up His staff and the waters parted.  He didn’t ask why but had faith that God would do a miracle of His choosing.

God will stand between us and the enemy. We never fight alone.  The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”  Exodus 14:14

Our God is a God of miracles.  God is the same yesterday, today and forever.  What He did then, He can do now. 

Whatever “Red Sea moment” you are experiencing or have experienced, be assured that God is always with you.  He will never abandon you.  He loved you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ to die for you and redeem you.  Rest in Him and He will act on your behalf!

Marcella Ward December 29, 2021