What was Israel's situation at the Red Sea when Moses spoke to them?
Israel was trapped at the Red Sea with no hope: the enemy pursued from behind, dust clouds filled their view, and they were locked in with nothing they could do. Moses told them to fear not, stand still, and see the Lord's salvation, because God would deliver them and destroy the Egyptians.
Les teaches that Israel’s situation at the Red Sea was hopeless. They were locked in, the Egyptian enemy was pursuing from the rear, and clouds of dust were rising within their view. Moses’ command to “stand still” seemed like a ridiculous answer to their dilemma, but it showed that there was nothing they could do and only God could provide the answer. God opened the Red Sea, and according to verse 13, Moses said, “Fear not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will show you today.” Les explains that God was not only going to let Israel escape; He was going to destroy their enemy, so the Egyptians they had seen would be seen again no more forever.
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.
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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.