Exodus 14:10-18

Exodus 14:10-18

As Pharaoh and his army approached, the people of Israel could see them in the distance, marching toward them. The people began to panic, and they cried out to the Lord for help.

Exodus 14:10-18

Then they turned against Moses and complained, “Why did you bring us out here to die in the wilderness? Weren’t there enough graves for us in Egypt? Why did you make us leave? Didn’t we tell you to leave us alone while we were still in Egypt? Our Egyptian slavery was far better than dying out here in the wilderness!”

Exodus 14:10-18

But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand where you are and watch the Lord rescue you. The Egyptians that you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. You won’t have to lift a finger in your defense!”

How do you trust How do you trust God when there is God when there is

an enemy army an enemy army behind you and behind you and

the Red Sea ahead the Red Sea ahead of you?of you?

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The Problem

They had no confidence in God’s willingness or ability to rescue them

Because

they'd already forgotten what He’d done to get then out of Egypt

they had no respect for God’s overall plan

Exodus 14:10-18

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me?

Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph

1 I cry out to God without holding back.

Oh, that God would listen to me!

2 When I was in deep trouble,

I searched for the Lord.

All night long I pray, with hands lifted

toward heaven, pleading.

Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph

There can be no joy for me until he acts.

3 I think of God, and I moan,

overwhelmed with longing for his help.

     

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Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph

4 You don’t let me sleep.

I am too distressed even to pray!

5 I think of the good old days, long sinceended,

6 when my nights were filled with joyful songs.

I search my soul and think about the difference now.

Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph

7 Has the Lord rejected me forever?

Will he never again show me favor?

8 Is his unfailing love gone forever?

Have his promises permanently failed?

9 Has God forgotten to be kind?

Has he slammed the door on his compassion?

    

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Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph

10 And I said, “This is my fate,that the blessings of the Most

High have changed to hatred.”11 I recall all you have done, O Lord;

I remember your wonderful deeds oflong ago.

12 They are constantly in my thoughts.I cannot stop thinking about them.

Exodus 14:10-18

Tell the people to get moving! Use your shepherd’s staff—hold it out over the water, and a path will open up before you through the sea. Then all the people of Israel will walk through on dry ground.

1. It isn’t easy to walk with God

The TruthThe Truth

Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph

16 When the Red Sea saw you, O God,

its waters looked and trembled!

The sea quaked to its very depths.

17 The clouds poured down their rain;

the thunder rolled and crackled in the sky.

Your arrows of lightning flashed.

Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph

18 Your thunder roared from the whirlwind;

the lightning lit up the world!

The earth trembled and shook.

Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph

19 Your road led through the sea,your pathway through the mighty

waters—a pathway no one knew was

there!20 You led your people along that road like

a flock of sheep,with Moses and Aaron as their

shepherds.

1. It isn’t easy to walk with God 2. He has a plan

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Exodus 14:10-18

Yet I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they will follow the Israelites into the sea. Then I will receive great glory at the expense of Pharaoh and his armies, chariots, and charioteers. When I am finished with Pharaoh and his army, all Egypt will know that I am the Lord!”

Exodus 14:10-18

But I will cause Pharaoh to be stubborn so I can multiply my miraculous signs and wonders in the land of Egypt

Exodus 14:10-18

Yet I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they will follow the Israelites into the sea. Then I will receive great glory at the expense of Pharaoh and his armies, chariots, and charioteers. When I am finished with Pharaoh and his army, all Egypt will know that I am the Lord!”

1. It isn’t easy to walk with God 2. He has a plan 3. His plan is not necessarily fun 4. His plan isn't all about me

The TruthThe Truth

1. It isn’t easy to walk with God 2. He has a plan 3. His plan is not necessarily fun 4. His plan isn't all about me 5. I am included in His plan 6. I am important to Him 7. I am one of His children 8. He is the consummate father 9. He has, is, and will, bring good things

into my life10. He will not take me where it is not good

for me to be

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What to doWhat to do Keep God’s good works in your

mind Recognize His actions – give

Him credit Let His actions create confidence

in His abilities and willingness towards you

1. It isn’t easy to walk with God 2. He has a plan 3. His plan is not necessarily fun 4. His plan isn't all about me 5. I am included in His plan 6. I am important to Him 7. I am one of His children 8. He is the consummate father 9. He has, is, and will, bring good things

into my life10. He will not take me where it is not good

for me to be

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Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph

13 O God, your ways are holy.

Is there any god as mighty as you?

14 You are the God of miracles and wonders!

You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations.

Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph

15 You have redeemed your people by your strength,

the descendants of Jacob and of Joseph by your might.

    

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