The Enemy Was Crushed
Good morning Scripture reading: Exodus 14:21-30 Worship song: Let Your Power Fall Meditation: The most stubborn and hardened heart can shatter under the crushing weight of profound tragedy. God gave Moses specific instructions to speak to Pharaoh and demand the release of the children of Israel, but Pharaoh stubbornly refused. The tragic loss of Pharaoh's firstborn son broke his stubbornness, compelling him to end the enslavement of the children of Israel. Nonetheless, his immediate remorse prompted him to deploy his army to pursue them. Upon realizing their enemies were in pursuit, the Israelites panicked and rebelled against Moses. Still, God saved them from their enemies for His name's sake so that they could witness His mighty miraculous power. Obeying God's command Moses rebuked the Red Sea and it dried up. He then led the Israelites through the depths, as through the wilderness to safety and the water returned to its p...