There they stood utterly overwhelmed with the spirit of fear. Before them were the still vast waters of the sea and behind them those venomous Egyptians slithered closer and closer. Many cried out to Moses saying, "What have you done to us? We were better off in Egypt and now we are going to die by their hand" (Ex. 14:12). Oh how quick they were to lose faith. Then at once howled a boisterous wind cutting through the waters dividing them apart. A clear bath through the sea was now open. Moses as the leader steps forward saying "Do not be afraid. Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord" (Ex. 14:13). Still the people hesitate wondering if they should proceed? They place one foot in front of another tentatively walking through as timid sheep. Would the waves come crashing down? As they neared the end of the sea the Egyptians footsteps shook the ground behind them. They were coming hard and fast. Fear overcomes the people again as they forgot that they need not a soldier as the Lord is their champion. Providence strikes the chariots wheels. The breath of God subsides sending the waves to come crashing down on their enemies. The Egyptians were engulfed by the Sea. They were free as salvation is of the Lord! A valuable lesson is learned by the Israelites that whatever affliction God brings His people to He will bring them through!
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