MYSTERIOUS
WAYS OF GOD: Devotion for Sunday August 21, 2016
Text:
Exodus 14:21 – 31 Memory
verse: v 31
This story we read in our scriptures this
morning are an instances of God’s wonderful favour towards His people, Israel.
God showed His Almighty power, by opening a passage through the waters, some
miles over for them to pass through. That was the last thing they expected God
to do for them at that moment but that was what He did, and that is what makes
Him that God of all possibilities.
There was no apparent way of escape for them
because the Egyptians were behind them, the hills by their sides and the Red Sea
before them but the Lord opened up a dry path through the sea. This shows that
God can bring His people through the greatest difficulties, and force a way for
them where He does not find it. They went through the sea; they walked upon dry
land in the midst of the sea.
This miracle of opening a way in the Red Sea
for His people to pass through was done, in order to encourage God's people in
all ages to trust Him in the greatest straits. What can’t He do who did this,
do for you? Sometimes, we find ourselves caught in a problem and see no way
out. We should not panic; God can open up a way where we lest expected. What is
the trap before you that there is no way of escape? God will make a way for
you. Just trust Him to do something for you. When challenged and trapped, let
the words of this song by Don Moen encourage you.
God will make a way, Where there seems to be
no way
He works in ways we cannot see, He will make a
way for me
He will be my guide, Hold closely to His side
With love and strength for each new day
He will make a way, He will make a way
By a roadway in the wilderness, He’ll lead me
And rivers in the desert will I see heaven and
earth will fade
But His word will still remain; He will do
something new today
(Don Moen – 1990, Eternal God)
Food
for Thought:
The parting of Red Sea was done in order to encourage God's people in all ages
to trust Him in the greatest straits of life they come to.
Prayer: God, make way for me today
as I go forth into the world. Open doors and gates of opportunities for me in
Jesus name.
