Found yourself at the Red Sea? To far in to turn back? Is the world pressing in behind you and yet what’s in front is no route for escape? Fear not, for our brother Moses found himself in this same place. Not to mention the million plus he was leading during this epic moment in history. Moses had lead the people to the point of no return, behind them was desert and in front of them was the Red Sea. They had no boats to cross and yet they could not turn back because the Egyptian army was closing in on them. They had one choice, press on.
Don’t think this was an easy decision for Moses. He faced great opposition from the Israelites and had to act fast or soon they would all be dead. What allowed Moses to stay so calm in this time, wasn’t he filled with thoughts of doubt and fear? Wouldn’t he be lacking self-confidence? How did he keep the people calm? Why didn’t he snap under the pressure? When the Israelites were looking back at the Egyptians, Moses’ gaze was fixed upon his Savior. When our gaze is fixed on the distractions of this world we will be overcome with fear and doubt and see no way out. But when our gaze is fixed on the Lord, our souls will say; “fear not, stand firm” and behold “the salvation of the Lord” (Exodus 14:13).
Are you at a place in your walk, where you know there is no turning back, yet you see no way of continuing on? “Lift up your staff,” for it was then the sea parted and they found dry ground to travel upon. Christian, your staff is the Word of God. Now Moses was not lifting something he was unfamiliar with. This staff had not left his side in forty years and the Lord had already made known to him the power it possessed. When Moses held his staff it meshed perfectly with his hand. He knew what he was holding and it brought him great comfort, holding him up through times of weariness.
The physical relationship between Moses and his staff is a direct correlation to our spiritual relationship with the Word of God. Does your bible fit your hand like a glove, or has it been a while since you have opened it up. Or maybe your like Moses, who in time of trouble already had his staff with him so he didn’t need go looking for it, he just lifted it up. Is the Word of God dwelling richly within your soul, or are you lost searching for your weapon in the time of battle. Oh that the scriptures would be bound “on your heart always” and tied “around your neck”, so that “when you walk, they will lead you” (Proverbs 6:21-22).
Been overcome by the world lately? Take heart, for Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33). When faced with the impossible, lift up your staff. Know the power the scriptures hold and stand firm on those promises before the fullness of the promise can ever be seen. Often times the Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent (Exodus 14:14). Don’t run back to Egypt before the battle is won, rather see as “Israel saw the great power that the Lord used against the Egyptians.” Christian join in song with the Israelites (Exodus 15), for the battle is won.
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