I heard someone say that when his BACK was AGAINST his Red Sea, he had to do as Moses did.
Consider these steps as revealed in Exodus 14 to find out exactly what Moses did when he and 3 million people found themselves against the Red Sea:
- God told Moses where to camp – between two mountains with the sea in front (Ex. 14:2). You would think God didn’t know geography that well.
- Then the Egyptians pursue and catch up with them right in that obviously vulnerable spot.
- Then the people complain: “You should have left us in Egypt, etc, etc, etc…” (10-12 Look, 3 whole verses of complaints!)
- Then Moses looks to God, telling the people to remain calm. God would fight for them. (13)
- Then God says something that would make my eyes bulge: “Why are you looking at me? Stop crying to me! Tell them to get moving.” (15) Gulp!
Here’s the part that struck me. Their faces were always toward the sea, even in God strategically placing them between the mountains and the sea. That’s how He positioned them, if you will. Although the Egyptians were approaching, the more immediate obstacle was the sea.
Have you ever focused on the wrong obstacle? Ever spent too much energy and emotions on the wrong thing? Did you know that sometimes conquering the more immediate obstacle will be the key to defeating the one that is behind you — the one that seems more intimidating?
So God tells Moses — “Tell them to move forward.” In other words, step INTO THE SEA. They didn’t hear God say that! They heard it from Moses–a man like themselves. So if your back is toward the sea, you’re looking the wrong way. Turn and face the SEA! Face the giant! Face the obstacle! Then move forward . . . undaunted! Feel the dry land under your feet. Open your eyes and see God making a way right in the midst of your trouble! Then watch the other obstacle lose its force and might! Hallelujah!
Let’s wield this amazing power God has given us and cross our seas . . . walking fearlessly into our destinies.
Abba, thank you always! I have run from my obstacles only to run smack dab into another one! Then I have complained to You (probably more than 3 verses full of complaints). But I want to face my obstacles with You — exercising the power You have given to me over them. Today, I choose to step out into my sea . . . I choose to move forward! That enemy behind me will completely fall when I conquer the one in front of me. I exalt you, mighty God. In Yeshua’s Name. Amen!
The Trailer to the movie FACING THE GIANTS is so inspiring! Be inspired . . . as you face your sea!
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After reading this it gets me wondering…which is my sea, and which is my Egyptian army? It would seem that the Egyptian army would be a problem from the past. The Israelites were facing an old and a new problem. The Egyptian army is the old problem and although it seems overwhelming, the new problem (Red Sea) once solved will also solve the old one. Very interesting point. So what I got from this was that God says move forward. It is more important to move forward ‘right now’ than to address old problems which may seem bigger. We should try not to get ‘stuck’ brooding over old problems we could not solve before. Through moving forward we can find new solutions to old problems. That is the power of progression.
I love this! Thank you, Shalone! “Forgetting those things that are behind . . . and pressing forward . . .” Here’s to stepping out into the sea!