Hear Carefully What’s Been Said
Delivering the people from Egyptian
bondage is only the first step in
God’s plan to bring the Israelites
to the Promised Land of Canaan.
Many obstacles lie ahead. Pharaoh,
whose heart is again hardened,
sends his armies in pursuit of
Moses and the people. Trapped
between the Red Sea & the rapidly
approaching chariots of Egypt,
the people cry out in desperation
and God answers miraculously.
Lord, we’ll Trust You & Take Action:
Order the Israelites to turn back
and camp by Pi Hahiroth between
Migdalia and the sea. Camp there
along the shore… I’ve planned this
in order to display my glory through
Pharaoh and his whole army.
After this the Egyptians will know
that I am the LORD! (Exo 14:1-4).
Moses said to the people: Do not
be afraid. Stand still and see the
salvation of the Lord…(He) will fight
for u…And the Lord said to Moses:
Why do you Cry to Me? Tell the
children of Israel to Go Forward.
Lift up your rod & stretch out over
the sea & divide it. And the children
of Israel shall go on dry ground
thro the midst of the sea (v13-16).
Lord, I am listening for Your voice,
and I am not ruling out anything
unless it really contradicts Your
holy character. There is no twist
in this life journey that is beyond
Your nature. Lead me into and
out of any predicament You may
choose that may not make sense
in near term but will be eventually.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, just like the Israelites we may
find ourselves with dashed hope.
But trust that every unexpected
twist of events was part of You
God’s deliberate plan. Everything
was perfectly positioned so that
the only explanation for what will
take place is the mighty hand of
God. So Lord, I am standing still
and watching for your salvation.
Show me your great power. Amen.
Lord, help me understand while
waiting for a leading from you,
when it is time to take action.
Help me to be wise enough so
that I can recognise the answers
to my prayers when they come
in ways I was not expecting.
Give me the knowledge of Your
will that let me know when it’s time
to stand up and take steps of faith.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.