Day 12: Courage Confronted: The Crossing of the Red Sea
Welcome: So God has come through in a massive way and you think your crisis is over. But what if it’s not? You feel like you are finally free but something unexpected happens throwing your whole life in turmoil again. Today we see what happens when Israel’s newfound freedom is immediately threatened.
Background: A triumphant Israel is liberated from Egypt — rich, numerous, and free. The celebratory procession marches out of Egypt and into the wilderness and all seems wonderful…until Pharaoh changes his mind.
Read: Exodus 13:17-14:31
Highlight: “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today…The Lord will fight for you, and you only have to be silent.”
You? So you think the battle’s over and the victory is won, but it might not be. In what area do you need to continue to keep your guard up and your faith strong to fully see your victory through? How can you continue to remain vigilant with your trust firmly planted in the Lord?
Pray: God, thank you for the victories you’ve won in my life. Help me to remember that I need to be patient and wait on your salvation. Just because one victory has been won does not mean that I stop trusting in you. Increase my courage to trust you and stand firm.