Just a Minute . . .

It’s good to have goals. God had goals when he sent Moses to Egypt to lead his chosen people, the nation of Israel, out of slavery in that land: 1) Let the Israelites know that the LORD is God, 2) Let the Egyptians and the world know that the LORD is God, and 3) Free his people and bring them to the land he had promised them.

Through powerful miracles performed in Egypt the Israelites caught on and believed. The LORD is God and there is no other god besides him! Some of the Egyptians caught on and feared the LORD. Others caught on and hated the LORD. Pharaoh was one of the haters.

The LORD freed his people from slavery in Egypt. They marched out following the LORD and Moses. Very soon, Pharaoh decided he wanted the Israelites back in Egypt as his slaves. Pharaoh chased them with his chariots and warriors. The LORD led Israel through the Red Sea on dry ground, lured the Egyptians in after them, and then brought the waters of the Red Sea crashing back down on them. The Israelites did not need to lift a finger against them. The LORD fought for Israel and drowned the Egyptian warriors in the watery depths. The LORD is Israel’s salvation!

The LORD is still majestic, holy and powerful. God still leads people to see and believe and trust and follow him. Like the ancient Israelites, you have reason to break into a similar song of praise as the Israelites did in Exodus 15:1-11. Who is like the LORD? No one! God powerfully swept away mighty enemies when he died to free us from the slavery of sin and hold of eternal death. With his resurrection from the dead, he gives us the assurance that our sins are forgiven and the power of death is broken.

God doesn’t lead you through the Red Sea, but does promise to lead you through life with his powerful Word. God doesn’t prepare a path of escape from enemy chariots, but he does promise an escape route whenever you are tempted (take it!) Your LORD is majestic, holy and powerful – there is no one like him!

In HIS awesome service,
Pastor Dennis