Listen Carefully to What God Say
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 bet the Red Sea & rapidly approaching chariots of Egypt, the people Cry Out in desperation and God answers miraculously.
Lord, we’ll Pray, Listen and Act: Order the Israelites to… camp… along the shore… I have planned this in order to display my glory through Pharaoh & his whole army. After this the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD! (Exo 14:1-4). So the Egyptians pursued them, all the horses and chariots… And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid and the children of Israel Cried Out to the Lord (Exodus 14:9-10). 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 thru 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 infallible word or holy character. For there is no twist in this life journey that is beyond Your nature. So, Lead me Lord into and out of any predicament You may choose that may not make sense in near term but will be eventually. Amen.
Lord, just like the Israelites we may find ourselves with dashed hope. But trust that every unexpected twist of events was part of Your sovereign and deliberate plan. Everything was perfectly positioned so that the only explanation for what will take place is Your mighty hand. So sovereign God, Show me Your great power even as I stand still and wait for Your salvation. 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 unique ways I was not expecting. Give me the knowledge of Your will that let me know when it’s time to stand up & take steps of faith. Amen