Weekly Devotional

November 7, 2024

The Morning After Devotional: 
Exodus 14:21

And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land,and the waters were divided.  

The context of this text mirrors many situations in our lives minus the Red Sea. We have now  or have had encounters where a positive outcome seems impossible. However, the text reminds us that our God is stronger than our struggles. The outcome of the Red Sea before them, mountains beside them and the Pharaoh’s army behind them proves the strength of God over our struggles. In this, we see (The Obedience Required),”and Moses stretched out his hand over the sea”. This is what God instructed Moses to do in order that the sea may divide. We also see, (The Omnipotence Displayed),”and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night”. Hence, the power of God will intercede on our behalf if we obey him. Lastly, we see (The Outcome Delivered),”and made the sea dry land,and the waters were divided”. Israel’s struggle was one that caused them to grumble, stumble, and fumble but because God was stronger, the waters parted and they walked across on dry land as their enemies drowned on the same path Israel crossed. Therefore, beloved when overwhelmed by your struggles turn to God and remember He is stronger than our struggles, and if we do our part God will surely do His. Until the next time, may the God of hope continue to guide us .

Let us pray: 
Father, we thank you for being there for us in times of strength and struggle.

G. L. Sanders
Senior Pastor, Mercy Seat M. B.  Church