Red Sea Rules
#314 Red Sea Rules Exodus 14
I am in the midst of a Red Sea experience, hemmed in by circumstances that are beyond my control and at times in degrees of fear and panic. My prayer is to trust Him in all things. Came across this list in some old notes, and these thoughts are leading me to peace while I wait for His deliverance.
Red Sea Rules Robert J Morgan
1. Realize that God means for you to be where you are.
2. Be more concerned for God's glory than for your relief.
3. Acknowledge your enemy, but keep your eyes on the LORD.
4. Pray!
5. Stay calm and confident: Give God time to work
6, When unsure, watch and pray and then just take the next logical step by faith.
7. Envision God's enveloping presence.
8. Trust God to deliver in His own unique way.
9. View your current crisis as a faith builder for the future.
10. Don't forget to praise Him.
1. Realize that God means for you to be where you are.
God specifically told Moses to camp between Migdol and the sea, in front of Baal-zephon, by the sea. Exodus 14:1-2 He set up the vulnerability of impossible odds at the Red Sea, for His holy purpose. He foretold the reasoning of Pharaoh. “They are wandering aimlessly in the land; the wilderness has shut them in.” Exodus 14: He knew that Pharaoh’s awareness of the vulnerability of the Hebrew people would lead to hard-hearted plans to chase them down. Exodus 14:3-4 But God had a purpose. He would make His deliverance known. Exodus 14:4
We must remember that God permitted or overruled the issue. In the book of Isaiah Assyria takes credit for their victories over Israel, but God challenges that perspective. “Have you not heard? Long ago I did it, from ancient times I planned it. Now I have brought it to pass, that you should turn fortified cities into ruinous heaps.” Isaiah 37:26 God’s purpose was not utter destruction. God’s purpose was short run consequence for long run blessing. Isaiah 37:31-32
A remnant would take root downward and bear fruit upward.
God has a reason for the Red Sea that we face. It is not an accidental event.
We need to pray to get the point out of the “overwhelming event” because it holds vast lessons and overwhelming blessing. 1 Peter 4:12-13, 5:10-11
It is easy to get focused on the intensity of an experience and miss the immensity of God’s purpose.
I am in the midst of a Red Sea experience, hemmed in by circumstances that are beyond my control and at times in degrees of fear and panic. My prayer is to trust Him in all things. Came across this list in some old notes, and these thoughts are leading me to peace while I wait for His deliverance.
Red Sea Rules Robert J Morgan
1. Realize that God means for you to be where you are.
2. Be more concerned for God's glory than for your relief.
3. Acknowledge your enemy, but keep your eyes on the LORD.
4. Pray!
5. Stay calm and confident: Give God time to work
6, When unsure, watch and pray and then just take the next logical step by faith.
7. Envision God's enveloping presence.
8. Trust God to deliver in His own unique way.
9. View your current crisis as a faith builder for the future.
10. Don't forget to praise Him.
1. Realize that God means for you to be where you are.
God specifically told Moses to camp between Migdol and the sea, in front of Baal-zephon, by the sea. Exodus 14:1-2 He set up the vulnerability of impossible odds at the Red Sea, for His holy purpose. He foretold the reasoning of Pharaoh. “They are wandering aimlessly in the land; the wilderness has shut them in.” Exodus 14: He knew that Pharaoh’s awareness of the vulnerability of the Hebrew people would lead to hard-hearted plans to chase them down. Exodus 14:3-4 But God had a purpose. He would make His deliverance known. Exodus 14:4
We must remember that God permitted or overruled the issue. In the book of Isaiah Assyria takes credit for their victories over Israel, but God challenges that perspective. “Have you not heard? Long ago I did it, from ancient times I planned it. Now I have brought it to pass, that you should turn fortified cities into ruinous heaps.” Isaiah 37:26 God’s purpose was not utter destruction. God’s purpose was short run consequence for long run blessing. Isaiah 37:31-32
A remnant would take root downward and bear fruit upward.
God has a reason for the Red Sea that we face. It is not an accidental event.
We need to pray to get the point out of the “overwhelming event” because it holds vast lessons and overwhelming blessing. 1 Peter 4:12-13, 5:10-11
It is easy to get focused on the intensity of an experience and miss the immensity of God’s purpose.
