Here we see the Israelites facing the Red Sea with mountains on either side and the Egyptian army behind them. To the Egyptians, the Israelites appear lost. To Israel, it appears Moses has lead them into a death trap.
Moses instructs them to, "Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord." The cloud separates them from the Egyptian forces, who are now in darkness, while the pillar of fire gives light to the Israelites.
After all the plagues in Egypt, you'd think the Egyptians would realize God had His hand on these people, and they wouldn't win. When the Israelites crossed over on dry ground, their enemies approached the water. They didn't even think twice about pursuing them. They marched right in, but something unusual happened. Their chariots began losing wheels, and slowed them down. Once the entire army is in the midst of the Red Sea, it closed over them.
What appeared to be a dire situation for the Israelites was really a trap for the Egyptian army. If they'd gone any other way, the army could have surrounded and captured them. Instead, they could only approach them from the rear. A path is made through the Red Sea for Moses and the people, but it becomes the instrument of the Egyptians' doom.
God gave Moses wisdom in the middle of terrible situation. He received that wisdom, and the nation was saved. When we're in turmoil, God is ready to give us His wisdom, but we have to be ready to receive it. If you reject the wisdom of God, it will go away. If you listen, wisdom will find you.
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