Stand Still & Go Forward: Trusting God at the Red Sea - (Exodus Series 5 of 6)

Episode SummaryHave you ever felt trapped between fear and the unknown—like there is no way forward and no way back?In this powerful episode, Kathy walks through Exodus 14 and the moment Israel stood at the Red Sea. What looked like disaster was actually God’s positioning for victory. Through Scripture, theology, and practical reflection, this episode reveals how God works in our most impossible moments—and how faith often looks like stillness before movement.If you are facing uncertainty, pressure, or a season that feels overwhelming, this message will help you rediscover trust, surrender, and courageous obedience.Key ScripturesExodus 14:9–14 – “Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.”Exodus 13:17–18 – God leads His people the longer way for their protection.Exodus 14:15–22 – The command to go forward and the parting of the Red Sea.Exodus 14:27–28 – God closes the sea over Israel’s enemies.Isaiah 43:19 – God makes a way in the wilderness.Romans 8:28 – God works all things for good and for His glory.Core Teaching Themes1. God Positions You Before He Delivers YouIsrael felt trapped, but God had already arranged the victory.What looks like danger may actually be divine strategy.2. Fear Causes Spiritual ForgetfulnessFear makes us forget:What God already didWhat God already promisedWho God truly isFaith remembers.3. The Sovereignty of God in Impossible MomentsGod:Moves kings and nationsHardens and softens heartsOrchestrates outcomes for His gloryEven when life looks chaotic, God is still in control.4. The Rhythm of Faith: Stillness → ObedienceFirst:“Stand still.”Surrender control. Stop striving. Trust God.Then:“Go forward.”Take the next obedient step when God speaks.Faith is not constant motion—it is responsive obedience.5. God Doesn’t Always Remove the Sea—He Makes a Way Through ItSometimes God:Does not eliminate the obstacleTransforms it into a pathwayReveals Himself as Deliverer in the processThe Red Sea becomes the place where God is most clearly seen.Five Practical Lessons from Exodus 141. Name the fear—but don’t obey it.Fear is real, but it is not your leader.2. Stand still and surrender control.Release the outcome to God.3. Watch for God’s next instruction.God gives the next step, not the whole map.4. Go forward with obedient faith.You don’t need perfect faith—just willing faith.5. Let God receive the glory.Impossible moments reveal an undeniable God.Encouragement for TodayIf you feel stuck—no way forward, no way back—the Red Sea is not where God abandons you.It is where He reveals Himself.“Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.”— Exodus 14:13Welcome to The Bible Made Real.Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes.You can connect with Kathy on Instagram @kathyabidinglight and learn more at kathyabraham.com.