The Israelites faced the trauma of being caught between the Egyptian armies and the Red Sea … AT NIGHT! How have I been able to read this biblical account so often and not realize it happened at night?
Then the Angel of God, who was leading the people of Israel, moved the cloud around behind them, and it stood between the people of Israel and the Egyptians. And that night, as it changed to a pillar of fire, it gave darkness to the Egyptians but light to the people of Israel! So the Egyptians couldn’t find the Israelis! (Exodus 14:19-20 TLB)
I checked several translations, even KJV, and they all say it happened at night. And I am awed as I envision this.
It was by God’s pillar of light shining from behind them that they saw the waters part and the dry land to walk on - not regular daylight. I imagine a big spotlight, probably so blinding they couldn’t look back, but showing them the way - where there seemed to be no way. No longer seeing what is behind but God calling them forward.
Are you facing deep waters? Does it feel like night is closing in? Have you, like so many of us, prayed for a way where there seems to be no way? The God Who has controlled darkness and light since the first day (Genesis 1:5) knows what to do now too. He still performs wondrous miracles. He knows how to shine a light on that miracle. He will light the way through for you…
Like the Israelites, don’t look back - take a breath and step out.
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