Hindsight is a funny thing. Whoever said, “Hindsight is always twenty-twenty” was right. It’s always easy to have clarity after the fact, isn’t it?
Exodus 15 records a powerful song of praise that the Israelites sang after God delivered them from Pharaoh, king of Egypt. I am sure the sound was deafening.
“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation,” they shouted. “He is my God! I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.”
I wonder though, how many Israelites secretly wished they had praised God before He parted the Red Sea. That is, while they were still on the other side, in a heap of trouble.
If you are a Christian, God has already done a mighty thing in your life. Colossians 1:13 says, “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” But, just as the Israelites encountered a variety of problems and predicaments subsequent to their deliverance, so will we after salvation. In fact, Paul told Timothy that anyone who wants to live a godly life would have trouble! But, there is no need to despair because the Lord will rescue us from each and every trial (2 Timothy 3:11).
If you are facing an impossible situation, or even suffering persecution, read Exodus 15. Sing along with Moses and the Israelites! Do what the Israelites should have done; exalt the only One with the power to save before He rescues you!
Blessings to you, my precious friend.
Blessings to you Phil! It’s wonderful to be connected with you again!
THANK YOU CHRISTINA FOR ALL THE POSTS, IT TRULY IS AN INSPIRATON DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME IN MY LIFE, FACING SOME IMPOSSIBLE SITUATIONS, BUT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD, RIGHT? I LOST MY HUSBAND A FEW MONTHS AGO AND I AM TRYING TO DO EVERYTHING WITHOUT HIM, ITS NOT EASY BUT I SAY TO MYSELF EVERY DAY THAT I CAN AND WILL DO ALL THINGS THRU CHRIST WHO STRENGHTENS ME. PLEASE THANK BILLY FOR REFERING YOU TO ME. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH, LOVE DONNA
Donna,
It is such a pleasure to meet you. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I can only imagine what you must be experiencing right now. This may be the darkest and most painful time that you will experience but be assured, the Lord is near! He is near to the brokenhearted and crushed in spirit (Psalms 34:18). And, even though it feels like your soul is in a deep dark winter, He is preparing you for a greater glory.
You can count on me to be praying for you in a special way. Also, I don’t mean to pry but do you have a church home? The church is the body of Christ and it is the primary means whereby the grace of God flows into our lives. Praise the Lord if you do! If not, I would be happy to try and help you find one.
God bless you my precious friend!
Thank you for this wonderful reminder Christina. Yes, isn’t it just the truth, that we fret and stew and don’t have the faith to see that God will bring us through safely in the end! He always does – and even in the end when life on this earth is finally over, He will lead us safely through the waters to our eternal home in glory!