In Exodus chapter 14, Moses and the Israelites are escaping from Pharaoh’s rulership and enslavement in Egypt. To make a way for their freedom, God commanded Moses to lead them near the sea where they would make camp. When Pharaoh realized the Israelites were gone, he became angry and sent an army after them. The Israelites were surrounded by Pharaoh's army with nowhere to run. They were terrified and angry at Moses for leading them into a place or "storm" that they couldn’t see a way out of. Moses wasn’t scared though, he knew God would make a way out.
Exodus 14:13-16 says, “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.’ Moses did as the Lord commanded and raised his staff. The water divided, and the Israelites walked on dry land.” Pharaoh’s army chased after them, but the Lord released the water on them and they drowned. God fought for His people. The Israelites escaped Pharaoh’s army, and they safely made it to the other side of the sea.
Moses knew that he was leading the Israelites straight into a storm. He didn’t know how they would make it out alive or what the outcome would be, but he had faith that God was bigger than the storm they were facing.
We all go through great and enjoyable seasons of life. We also go through seasons of difficult storms that can build up and sharpen our faith. Storms can be a rough patch in your relationships, your health taking a negative turn, a financial hardship, a mental state that makes your day-to-day difficult, or an array of other things life can throw at you. Wherever you are right now, fighting in a big storm or riding on calm waters, there is comfort in knowing that God performs His biggest miracles even when we are in the scariest of storms.
WORD
Exodus 14:14: The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.
Exodus 14:13-16: And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. 14 The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” 15 And the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. 16 But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.
WORSHIP
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PRAYER
Father, when it looks like I'm surrounded, I know I'm surrounded by you. Thank you for helping me through storms that I could see and didn't see. Thank you for what you have shown me and for what I have learned already. When I go through another storm, remind me to give it to you and leave it there. Remind me to listen to the positive influences in my life who can encourage and edify me wisely through it all. Remind me that You show me who it is in my life that I can help in the midst of their storms by sharing my testimony, my life. Thank You for using me and for fighting on my behalf. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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