What did God tell Israel to do at the Red Sea instead of trying to save themselves?
At the Red Sea, God told Israel to stand still and do nothing—not to scavenge for driftwood, build a bridge, or find something to float them across. Their deliverance depended on God moving in and performing the miracle, just as salvation requires God's miraculous work rather than human effort.
Les explains that Israel on the shores of the Red Sea did not try to save themselves. God said, “stand still, don't do anything, don't try to build a bridge, don't try to find something that will float you across, stand still.” Les uses this to show that the unbeliever must also come to the place where he can do nothing until God moves in and performs the miracle of salvation. That miracle creates within us a whole new mind, will, and emotion; the personality has to be totally recreated, Old Adam has to die, and God gives a transformed mind in his place.
And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
More Questions
What did God tell Israel to do when they stood helpless at the Red Sea?
At the Red Sea God did not tell Israel to do something such as build a raft or find boats; He told them to stand still and see the power of God, which was the opening of the Red Sea.
How did Israel receive deliverance at the Red Sea and how does that apply to us today?
Israel demonstrated faith by standing still instead of frantically finding some driftwood to float across, waiting for the grace of God to open the Red Sea — and that is the position believers are in today.