Have you ever felt like God made a mistake?
That is how the Israelites felt with the Egyptian army breathing down their necks and the Red Sea staring them in the face. And here's the thing: God led them there. From a military standpoint, they should not have been there. They have no escape route. They couldn't retreat or advance. It seems like God has made a mistake. And the Israelites let Moses know about it. But God had them right where he wanted them.
Sometimes God leads us to a place where we have nowhere to turn but to Him. It's often the last place we want to be. But it's the best place to be. Here is the great irony: all of us want to experience a miracle. We just don't want to be in a situation that necessitates it. But sometimes you need to be between an Egyptian Army and a Red Sea so God can reveal more of His glory!
And just when you think God has made a mistake, He parts the Red Sea.
That is how the Israelites felt with the Egyptian army breathing down their necks and the Red Sea staring them in the face. And here's the thing: God led them there. From a military standpoint, they should not have been there. They have no escape route. They couldn't retreat or advance. It seems like God has made a mistake. And the Israelites let Moses know about it. But God had them right where he wanted them.
Sometimes God leads us to a place where we have nowhere to turn but to Him. It's often the last place we want to be. But it's the best place to be. Here is the great irony: all of us want to experience a miracle. We just don't want to be in a situation that necessitates it. But sometimes you need to be between an Egyptian Army and a Red Sea so God can reveal more of His glory!
And just when you think God has made a mistake, He parts the Red Sea.
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One of my favorite stories. Another thing to think about is this: which is more probable, the fact that God would defeat the Egyptian army or that He would part the Red Sea? It seems more likely that He would defeat the Egyptian army. In fact, He parts the Red Sea, and ends up defeating the army anyway. Ha.
I needed this today. Awesome post.
This is so true!
There have been many times in my life where after seeking the will of God, I find I am in a place I may not have chosen for myself. Being in the center of God's will is the safest place to be.
So shocking and saddening to hear about Union. The end of an era but this can be a very exciting time. I can't wait to see how God uses this to take everyone involved with NCC to the next step. We are praying for the staff in this time of change.
My wife and I were really touched by your sermon on Saturday at EBs. It was awesome! God is in control and his plans are flawless.
Mark,
Great post! I've found myself there a few times lately. You're right! I don't like to be there, but I love what God does with the situation!
So timely for me for me to hear this today...thanks.
The power of perspective. Thank you.
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