“And Moses said to the people, ‘Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.’” – Exodus 14:13
God will not call His people into something and then abandon them partway through. No matter how difficult or hopeless things may appear to be. When God called the people of Israel to leave Egypt, He knew exactly what would happen. Indeed, He intended it for His glory and to build the faith of a spiritually immature people. When the people saw the Egyptian army charging after them from behind while faced with a body of water ahead, they were naturally terrified. But this wasn’t a surprise to God. It wasn’t a failure in His plan. And He certainly didn’t abandon them!
Instead, God showed that He was powerfully present with them and able to do the impossible. God made the way for them, guarding them from behind and opening the water in front of them. They crossed the water on dry land so they would always remember that God makes the way whenever He calls His people into hard places. God makes the way!
The very same God is still in charge today! He still remains faithfully, powerfully present with His people. Jesus emphasized that He is always with His followers, living in us. There’s no time in which you will be abandoned by your Lord! When Jesus calls you into difficult things – making disciples of all nations, loving God and neighbors, obeying His commands – He will be present with you and may even do the impossible. The things Jesus has called you to do for Him are not impossible in His power, even if they seem frightening or impossible in yours. Pray, obey, and pray some more – do not fear. Stand firm in Christ, no matter the situation. #FollowJesus