Take a look again at Exodus chapter 14. I am sure we all heard the Red Sea account year after year in Vacation Bible School. It is easy to skim through the parts we think we already know. But, take time to read it again and observe God’s mighty hand in saving the Israelites.

As many times as I have read this passage, I never payed much attention to verses 13-14. The Israelites were doubting God’s motives as the Egyptians were fast approaching. They had a 600 chariot army on one side and the Red Sea on the other. It did not look good for God’s people. Check out how Moses responds, I just love this passage from the Message version of the Bible:

Exodus 14:13-14 (The Message)
13 Moses spoke to the people: “Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and watch God do his work of salvation for you today. Take a good look at the Egyptians today for you’re never going to see them again. 14 God will fight the battle for you. And you? You keep your mouths shut!”

Whoa, Moses just told them to shut up! I love it! I felt the Lord tell me just now that when I am in a rough spot, I need to quit complaining and just shut my trap. Ouch!

But, the first part of the passage is the best. The Israelites were told not to do a thing but watch God do HIS thing. How hard would that be?! You’ve got your enemy at your back and your told to stand where you are and not do a thing but shut your mouth.

If we don’t stand firm, keep quiet and watch, we will surly miss God working amazing things out in our favor. He will fight our battles and He will certainly win every time. With that kind of track record, do you ever want to go at it alone again and miss out on a great show?