How can we trust God to "dry up ever-flowing rivers" in our lives?

◄ Trust God to calm life's rivers? ►

“You split open the fountain and the flood; You dried up ever-flowing rivers.”

Seeing God’s Track Record

• Red Sea: “Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the LORD drove the sea back… and the waters were divided.” (Exodus 14:21)

• Jordan River: “The waters flowing downstream stood still… the people crossed opposite Jericho.” (Joshua 3:16)

• Elijah’s day: “Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left.” (2 Kings 2:8)

When God says He can halt relentless currents, history proves He means it.

What Are the Ever-Flowing Rivers We Face?

• Anxieties that never seem to subside

• Sin patterns that feel unbreakable

• Financial drains or health diagnoses that keep resurfacing

• Relationships that constantly cycle through conflict

• Cultural pressures that intimidate faithfulness

Why We Can Trust Him to Dry Them Up

1. His power is unmatched. “For nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37)

2. His promises are certain. “I, the LORD, do not change.” (Malachi 3:6)

3. His presence is personal. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” (Isaiah 43:2)

4. His past works guarantee His future help. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8)

Steps to Entrust Your River to Him

• Identify the river—name it honestly before the Lord.

• Recall His past interventions—write them down.

• Pray specifically for this current flow to be stopped. (Philippians 4:6-7)

• Obey any immediate step He shows you, however small. (John 2:5)

• Wait expectantly—He may dry it up suddenly or gradually.

• Testify when He answers; your story strengthens others. (Psalm 40:10)

Living After the River Stops

• Memorialize it: keep a journal entry, stone, or date as a reminder. (Joshua 4:7)

• Share the account with family and church so faith multiplies.

• Continue walking in obedience—new territory awaits on the river’s far side.

• Worship with gratitude; the God who dried this river is worthy of lifelong praise. (Psalm 34:1)

What He once did, He still does: halting what seems unstoppable so His people can move forward in freedom.