Hebrews 11: 29 It was faith that made the Israelites able to
cross the Red Sea as if on dry land; when the Egyptians tried to do it, the
water swallowed them up.
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“But I don’t know
anything about the business side” was my nervous response when offered a
position I was unfamiliar. My entire career had been spent in technology and I
was now being asked to move into operating the business from a nontechnical
view. “Don’t worry about it” was the response. They cleared all barriers to
getting the position.
- I felt I did not have the skills to do the position.
- I wondered why I was chosen for the position.
- I nervously stepped into the position and made it safely through.
Paul, the assumed
writer, gives a strange example of faith. He mentions the Israelites “ability”
to cross the Red Sea as if on dry land, while the Egyptians could not. Many of
the Israelites were nervous and later they complained about Moses and
ultimately, GOD. Yet GOD protected them.
My Observations:
- GOD protects me in spite of my doubt, fears and worries.
- GOD knew I would mess up and HE protects me anyway.
- GOD sees all hearts and protects me from those who try to stop me from serving HIM.
Serving GOD pleases
HIM, but causes the enemy to get upset. I mean, when I put my mind and heart
into action for doing something meaningful for CHRIST, GOD gets excited.
Unfortunately, it causes me to rile up Satan who, in turn, tries to place
obstacles in my way. BUT GOD sees the obstacles and removes them.
It is not because I
am faithful and sinless, it’s because HE is faithful and sinless. JESUS faced
every temptation I could ever face and more. HE did not sin when tempted and
was murdered by HIS own creation. HE was raised from the dead and provides the
HOLY SPIRIT to live in those who believe in HIM. HE did it all and did not rely
on my faulty faithfulness. I am glad GOD is faithful to me.
Challenge
- Why does the writer mention faith when it came to the unfaithful Israelites?
- Have you ever sinned and were nervous about receiving punishment from GOD?
- Are you doubting HIS love for you because of your current situation?
- Will you believe in HIS power over your situation and believe HE is faithful to you even though you cannot possibly be faithful to HIM because we are all sinners?
Dear LORD, please
protect this reader from his or her thinking. Please guide us from worry, fear
and doubt. Show us YOUR faithfulness, especially when we are unfaithful. Thank
YOU! amen
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