Way maker

Send us Fan MailWe’ve all been in a place where we’ve asked in prayer for a way of escape to be made out of a situation that’s causing us distress, putting us in danger or causing emotional pain. And yet we often miss the fact that we’re in a relationship with a God that sees all, knows all and is all powerful. So why then do we not more readily lean into the knowledge that if he knew I was going to be here, he’s already made a way? So maybe our prayer needs to change from “Lord make a way.” to “Lord please help me to see the way you’ve already made, and trust you to walk me through it.” We explore this in more depth through the story of the Exodus and the Israelite people walking across the Red Sea. Notes:- Exodus 13:17-18 - (Sets the path) First he tells them what he’s going to do. Then blocks them in. (Ref 3 Hebrew boys - Daniel 3:13-27) (Peter walks on water  Matthew 14:22-33)- Exodus 13:21-22 - (He’ll give you everything you need) Everything they needed for the journey they had. God will equip you with every thing you need, what you don’t have is not necessary. (Ref Jesus sends out his disciples Matthew 10:1-10)- Exodus 14:1-4 - (Sets the plan) God is precise about the way to go not only to preserve Israel’s hope but to also confuse the enemy. There is a dual purpose situation going on here, for Israel it’s about freedom and identity, for God it’s about promises and honour. (Ref Genesis 12:1-3 God calls Abram to a better place).- Exodus 14:8-12 - (Reactionary Fear) The sight of what they had left and thought they had overcome turned joyful hope into crippling fear and anxiety, even to the point where going back seemed like a better option. (Ref Matthew 14:22-33 Peter begins to sink)- Exodus 14:13-18 - (Faith restored) Moses reiterates to the people who god is and what he’s said. He also takes a minute to freak out privately, God reaffirms his promise, repeats the plan and tells Moses to keep walking forward with the tool he already provided him. (Ref Job 42:1-6).- Exodus 14:21-22/26-31 - (Action and counter action) Moses does as commanded by God, takes his rod and stretches it, thus completing his side of the bargain in the transaction. God opens, carry’s, keeps  apart (Egyptians) and then closes the sea once all is safe for Israel. Moses action called into play Gods counter action that allowed his honour to be restored.Support the showPresenter:  ⁨@SheanWilliamsWorld⁩  Socials:TikTok: @rhema.biblestudieInstagram: rhemabiblestudiesFacebook: rhemabiblestudiesThreads: rhemabiblestudiesBrought to you by Willow Media Housewww.willowmediahouse.com