Day 33..."Go Forward"

I heard Dr. Maxie Dunnam preach a message from today's text in Exodus. There are three excellent points in chapter 14:13-15. I have tried to live the three points found in Exodus. Just as thousands of the people of Israel are bemoaning they have left Egypt (back to Egypt people) and brought to the wilderness to die...Moses takes the leadership. God says to Moses tell the people 1) Fear Not 2) Stand Firm and 3) Go Forward. The instruction was given just prior to the crossing of the Red Sea. I have found these points are very relevant for critical moments in our lives. Chapter 15 is written as a statement of victory and will be recalled in low moments of exile. The Psalmist says..."the counsel of the Lord stands forever." Matthew's reading is about taking up the cross in critical moments of life. Jesus says "to find life we must be willing to lose it." Jesus also foretold of his journey to the cross. This is one of the most life changing teachings of the Bible. If we are prepared to die, we know better how to live. When we try to control our life, we give into fear, insecurity, and become reluctant to go forward. If we trust God, we let go of fear, find stability in Him, and by faith go forward. The victory of Israel through the Rea Sea demonstrates God's victory for His people. This is also true for the Church in which Peter is called the "Rock." The Church has a message of victory to go forward trusting God! I hope today you will go forward trusting God whatever your circumstances.