It took me 10 minutes to read the story of Israel’s salvation through the water. In 14:22-23 Moses contrasts to attitudes of the two companies of people who entered the path God had carved through the water of the Red sea.
First in was the nation of Israel. A mass of people who had know labor and slavery for centuries. They had seen the wonders that their God performed in Egypt and as they entered the seabed the were not terrified of what God was doing. They WALKED through the sea. I’m not sure I would have WALKED through the Red Sea. If they were terrified and fleeing from the army of Egypt I believe they would have RUN; running for their lives. The great wonder of a path through the sea seemed to have calmed them and brought a peace about the community. I don’t think they strolled through the sea, their walking was with a purpose, but neither did they run. They had a deliverer who would ensure their safety.
The second group was the vicious and fierce army of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. I wonder if they paused at the shore of the sea and marveled at the walls of water on the right and left? They tore onto the seabed in full pursuit of Israel. They were a people with a purpose as well, to enslave those whom God had emancipated. They counted on horse, chariot, and spear to resolve their dilemma. But they took the special path that God had created for Israel for granted. They didn’t consider who had parted the sea, or what kept it open. They saw an opportunity and arrogantly tried to use it for their advantage.
Two groups entered the divided sea, only one group came out alive. Those who had put their faith in God.
Stuart
No comments:
Post a Comment