1. Exodus 14:10-18

2. As Pharaoh and his army approached, the people of Israel could see them in the distance, marching toward them. The people began to panic, and they cried out to the Lord for help.

3. Exodus 14:10-18 Then they turned against Moses and complained, “Why did you bring us out here to die in the wilderness? Weren’t there enough graves for us in Egypt? Why did you make us leave? Didn’t we tell you to leave us alone while we were still in Egypt? Our Egyptian slavery was far better than dying out here in the wilderness!”

4. Exodus 14:10-18 But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand where you are and watch the Lord rescue you. The Egyptians that you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. You won’t have to lift a finger in your defense!”

5. How do you trust God when there is an enemy army behind you and the Red Sea ahead of you? A Study In Connections

6. The Problem They had no confidence in God’s willingness or ability to rescue them Because they'd already forgotten what He’d done to get then out of Egypt they had no respect for God’s overall plan

7. Exodus 14:10-18 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me?

8. Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph 1I cry out to God without holding back. Oh, that God would listen to me! 2When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the Lord. All night long I pray, with hands lifted toward heaven, pleading.

9. Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph There can be no joy for me until he acts. 3I think of God, and I moan, overwhelmed with longing for his help. Interlude

10. Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph 4You don’t let me sleep. I am too distressed even to pray! 5I think of the good old days, long since ended, 6 when my nights were filled with joyful songs. I search my soul and think about the difference now.

11. Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph 7Has the Lord rejected me forever? Will he never again show me favor? 8Is his unfailing love gone forever? Have his promises permanently failed? 9Has God forgotten to be kind? Has he slammed the door on his compassion? Interlude

12. Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph 10And I said, “This is my fate, that the blessings of the Most High have changed to hatred.” 11I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. 12They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about them.

13. Exodus 14:10-18 Tell the people to get moving! Use your shepherd’s staff—hold it out over the water, and a path will open up before you through the sea. Then all the people of Israel will walk through on dry ground.

14. 1. It isn’t easy to walk with God The Truth

15. Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph 16When the Red Sea saw you, O God, its waters looked and trembled! The sea quaked to its very depths. 17The clouds poured down their rain; the thunder rolled and crackled in the sky. Your arrows of lightning flashed.

16. Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph 18Your thunder roared from the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world! The earth trembled and shook.

17. Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph 19Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters— a pathway no one knew was there! 20You led your people along that road like a flock of sheep, with Moses and Aaron as their shepherds.

18. 1. It isn’t easy to walk with God 2. He has a plan The Truth

19. Exodus 14:10-18 Yet I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they will follow the Israelites into the sea. Then I will receive great glory at the expense of Pharaoh and his armies, chariots, and charioteers. When I am finished with Pharaoh and his army, all Egypt will know that I am the Lord!”

20. Exodus 14:10-18 But I will cause Pharaoh to be stubborn so I can multiply my miraculous signs and wonders in the land of Egypt

21. Exodus 14:10-18 Yet I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they will follow the Israelites into the sea. Then I will receive great glory at the expense of Pharaoh and his armies, chariots, and charioteers. When I am finished with Pharaoh and his army, all Egypt will know that I am the Lord!”

22. 1. It isn’t easy to walk with God 2. He has a plan 3. His plan is not necessarily fun 4. His plan isn't all about me The Truth

23. 1. It isn’t easy to walk with God 2. He has a plan 3. His plan is not necessarily fun 4. His plan isn't all about me 5. I am included in His plan 6. I am important to Him 7. I am one of His children 8. He is the consummate father 9. He has, is, and will, bring good things into my life 10. He will not take me where it is not good for me to be The Truth

24. What to do Keep God’s good works in your mind Recognize His actions – give Him credit Let His actions create confidence in His abilities and willingness towards you

26. 1. It isn’t easy to walk with God 2. He has a plan 3. His plan is not necessarily fun 4. His plan isn't all about me 5. I am included in His plan 6. I am important to Him 7. I am one of His children 8. He is the consummate father 9. He has, is, and will, bring good things into my life 10. He will not take me where it is not good for me to be The Truth

27. Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph 13O God, your ways are holy. Is there any god as mighty as you? 14You are the God of miracles and wonders! You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations.

28. Psalm 77 - A psalm of Asaph 15You have redeemed your people by your strength, the descendants of Jacob and of Joseph by your might. Interlude