Isaiah 43:15-16 “I am the Lord, your Holy One, Israel’s Creator and King. I am the Lord who opened a way through the waters, making a dry path through the sea.”
Do you ever wonder why God made a path through the sea? Not over the sea. Not around the sea. No under the sea. But…through the sea. I mean…what an amazing God! He not only gave Moses the power to part the waters so that the Israelites could walk on dry land, because that alone is pretty totally awesome!!!! But, He also creates an amazing visual picture for us in the present. I never ever cease to be amazed that I can have read a scripture 20 different times, and yet every single time it has new meaning to me.
He is the Lord who “opened a way through the waters”. He is the Lord who can part the sea for goodness sakes. How much more can I trust Him to part the stormy waters in my life?!? How much more could I ask for?!? He has parted the waters my sister. He has made a way where there is no way. When it seems as if all is lost and there is nothing left in front of you but a gigantic sea of hurt and pain, He is begging you to acknowledge that He can part the waters. He will part the waters.
It is so easy to buy the lie that He doesn’t care. It is so easy to feel sorry for ourselves in the midst of our hurt and our pain, but we don’t have to! Did you hear me? We don’t have to! We have a Savior! A Savior who brings joy! A savior who makes a dry path for us and then drowns our enemies behind us.
It matter not what you have been through. It matters not what you have done. It matters not what you are afraid of, because He can part the waters. Do you believe it? Do you believe it today my dear sister? You have not because you ask not, and it may take some time before the path is made dry , but rest assured He is preparing a path for you to the promised land. He is parting the waters. Lift your hands to the sky and praise Him, dear one, because He loves you so much. Let him be your everything. Let Him shine down on your life like the Son that He is! Love Him! And let Him love you! Believe Him, He is parting the waters.
Oh My - I clicked on to read what you have written...you wrote about parting the red sea! Is that God or what?
ReplyDeleteYou and I are kindred sisters I think:)
believing together with you warrior friend...He is parting..I'm believing:)
love you
Hey Tif! I do think we must be soul sisters :) Love you too girl!
ReplyDeleteI never thought about it this way- why He parted through the sea. But I'm sure He had a reason, He always does. Yes, the God who parts the sea can surely handle everything. I love this visual and will try to remember it next time I get stressed out.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Erin
I just love how simply amazing He is -- all He does for us and how He still keeps many parts of Him a mystery.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that I stopped by here today! So refreshing!! You have a new friend =)
ReplyDeleteOk, this is a little funny/little embarrassing! I commented earlier, and I've been here before via Jen's Tuesday link up. Yesterday you visited me via Natalie/Mommy on Fire, commented and invited me for a visit. I didn't even make the connection that it was YOU! So sorry. Anyway, I was sitting down while dinner is in the oven and decided to come visit and low and behold, it's you! Anyway, I love your blog and can't wait to read more.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend, girl.
Erin
It's Grace
Stephanie this was beautiful. Thank you for these words. Its sometimes easy to fall into the trap and believe that we are stuck where we are, but He is the one who saves us and leads us to the promised land. Thank you for linking up today. We have missed you. :)
ReplyDeleteWow.. this post! Thank you so much for such an encouraging word. Many blessings!
ReplyDelete(linking up from Caffeinated Randomness)