Exodus 14:13-16
13But 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. 14The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” 15Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving! 16Pick up your staff and raise your hand over the sea. Divide the water so the Israelites can walk through the middle of the sea on dry ground. <a class="
Exodus 14:13-16 · NLT · read the whole chapter ↗
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Context
God had just led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. now Pharaoh's army is chasing them, and the Red Sea blocks the way.
the people panic and wish they had never left. Moses tells them to stand still and watch God rescue them.
then God tells Moses to raise his staff over the sea, and the people move forward on dry ground.
What it means
when you are stuck between a hard thing and an impossible thing, God can make a way. trusting him means both being calm and taking the next step he shows you.
did you know? later Israelites sang about this moment for generations. see the song in Exodus 15.
Think about it
where do you feel stuck between two hard options?
Try this
write down one situation that feels impossible and pray over it every day this week.
pray: God, you can make a way where I cannot see one. help me trust you.
talk about it: when has God made a way for you when things looked stuck?