Divide & Concur

Lets talk about it; do you feel like your being tested? Does it seem like every time you take a step in the right direction, something seems to be pulling you back? You know you've heard a word from God, but things don't seem to be lining up with the word you heard?

Brothers and sisters I’d say you’re on a Red Sea journey. I call the Red Sea journeys, the events that happen in our lives that have a way of making us feel like we're on the wrong path. I've coined the Red sea in our lives as the trials, or testing that are a vital parts of our journey. They come in the form of financial difficulties, health problems, troubled relationships, and even spiritual uncertainty.

I know you know the story of the Israelites in the book of Exodus, and how they had the Red Sea before them, and Pharaoh’s army behind them. After all God had done for them, being their pillar of light by day and fire by night, they still doubted him. They went out with boldness, but as soon as the enemy appeared they lost hope. They allowed fear to overtake them and began to argue with Moses saying,

 “because there were no graves in Egypt you have taken us away to die in the wilderness?”

(Exodus 14:11)

Do we do the same thing when things don’t look like there going in our favor? Or when God has not made us privy to the details of in His plan? As we read the story we could ask where their faith was, and why weren’t they trusting in God; we could also ask ourselves the same question.

The Israelites had the Red Sea before them and pharaoh's army behind them. It looked like they were trapped; it looked like they should give up- but God. What are the things in your life that have you wondering if you should give up? What is your Red Sea? These annoyances enter our lives to distract us from keeping our eyes on God.

 God instructed Moses to lift his rod and stretch it out over the sea. When Moses did as he was told the waters divided and the Israelites walked through. So again I ask you, what is your red sea?

 Whatever it may be, take it to the father in prayer, and cover it with unwavering faith in Him. Believe that just as he parted the waters for the Israelites, He will part the waters in your life. The God we serve hears, answers, and always has a plan of approach. Although the Israelites doubted God, he saved them. If he saved them in their disbelief, what do you think he will do for those who believe?

Prayer:

Lord we know you know the things in our lives that are troubling for us. You know what we need to separate from and what we need to leave in our past. Father we thank you because we know the same love, power, compassion and strength you had for the Israelites ages ago, you have for us today. You are still the one guiding your children from day to day. You are the all knowing, all seeing God who is with us. Thank you for loving us. Thank you for the opportunity to make our request known to you. Lord we ask you to slay the enemy on our behalf and remove any doubt, fear or anything that does not line up with you, and what you want us to do for you. Father we cast all cares at your feet knowing you are well able to handle them. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.