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Experiencing God's Miracle | Exodus 14
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This week we will be exploring Exodus 14 together, "Experiencing God's Miracle."
Do you need a miracle?
Often we find ourselves in impossible situations. Life becomes overwhelming. Circumstances seem to be closing in and the way forward seems hopeless. Fearful and stressed, we tend to cry out to God and lash out at others all at the same time. After all, we have to find someone to blame and to get mad at. It gives us a momentary satisfaction even if it does nothing to change our situation.
This is what Israel experienced in Exodus 14.
They were trapped. There was no apparent escape. Behind them was Pharaoh's army, charging at them with chariots and weapons. In front of them was an impassable sea with depths capable of drowning them all in an instant.
And strangely enough, God (and Moses) led them to this very place!
I think you and I would be pretty pertubed too!
But God had a plan even in the midst of their most dire situation. He was going to gain glory, Israel's enemies were going to be fully defeated, and Israel was finally and truly going to be free.
They just had to be still, stand firm, and trust Him.
Easier said than done.
The Red Sea miracle is perhaps the best known miracle in the Bible. It makes great special effects in a movie and is a compelling story in its own right. Who can forget Charlton Heston parting the Red Sea in the Ten Commandments?
But beyond being a great movie scene, the parting of the Red Sea speaks practically and powerfully to us today. Nothing is impossible with God! Sometimes we spend more time looking at our problems than beholding Him. Sometimes we feel more hopeless than hopeful, even though God has already told us the end of the story! Sometimes we just need to stop panicking, running around in fear, and complaining to everyone left and right, and start resting in the goodness and sovereignty of God.
Confidence and joy in the face of fear. That in itself is a miracle!
May God open our eyes to His goodness and glory and may He open a path through whatever sea is in front of us!