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As I was preparing for tonight’s message, I came across a story about a young woman named Anne Steele.
Anne Steele had encountered one trial and disappointment after another.
Her mother died when she was three, and when she was nineteen she suffered a severe hip injury that left her an invalid.
Eventually she fell in love and was engaged to be married, but the day before the wedding her fiancé drowned.
Later Anne Steele penned the following song:
Father, whate’er of earthly bliss Thy sovereign will denies,
Accepted at Thy throne of grace, let this petition rise:
Give me a calm, a thankful heart, from every murmur free!
The blessings of Thy grace impart, and make me live to Thee.
As we continue our study through Exodus, the Israelite people are about to encounter one last battle with the Egyptians.
During this trial, we will see the power and the glory of God, which will reveal to us why our faith in Him should triumph over our fears.
(Prayer)
A Not So Changed Heart
When we last looked at our study in Exodus, the Passover took place and the people of Israel were free to leave Egypt, under Pharaoh’s order.
Now that they have left, the Lord warns Moses about Pharaoh.
When I was originally putting this message together, I was going to have this section read “A Chang of Heart”, because Pharaoh decided to go after the Hebrews.
Then I realized, this isn’t the first time Pharaoh has gone back on his promises;
So the fact that Pharaoh in the past would say he would let the people go and then wouldn’t and to see him now pursuing the Hebrew people again, it doesn’t surprise me.
Pharaoh’s actions give us a great picture of the sin of pride.
Pride: Arrogance or delusions of greatness on account of one’s achievements, status or possessions.
Scripture frequently speaks of God humbling the proud.
Pharaoh’s pride is about to lead him and his army into destruction.
Fear and Faith
As Moses and the people of Israel stand on the edge of the Red Sea, we read in verse 10 that they see Pharaoh and his armies approach.
We see two different reactions from the people and from Moses.
The People React In Fear:
Now, let me say, I understand why the people would be afraid.
When you see a whole army coming after you, it would bring some fear into all of us.
However, these are the same people who saw the mighty hand of God move throughout the land of Egypt that allowed them to be free.
My point is, that when we focus on our fears, we tend to forget the good that the Lord has done in our lives.
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Praise God, that the people had a leader who saw these events through a different lens.
Moses Reacts in Faith:
Wow! Talk about faith!
Talk about courage!
An army is coming to attack and Moses says to the people, “Don’t be afraid and stand firm.”
How can he say this?
Because he is viewing this situation from a different lens.
He isn’t focused on the fearful circumstances, he is focusing on the promise of God.
The Power and Glory of God
As God promised, both Israel and the Egyptians are about to see the power and glory of God in different ways.
For Egypt-Death and Destruction:
For Israel-The Lord Protects and Save:
3 Applications:
1.) Don’t Let Pride Blind You
2.) Trials Help Us Grow In Our Faith
3.) God’s Glory and Power Will Be Revealed
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