What is the meaning of Exodus 14:15? Then the LORD said to Moses, - Israel is trapped between Pharaoh’s chariots and the sea (Exodus 14:1-9), yet the very first words remind us who truly directs events—“The LORD.” - God’s initiative fulfills the promise just given: “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still” (Exodus 14:14). - Throughout Scripture God takes the first step toward His people: “At many times and in various ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets” (Hebrews 1:1). His voice calms fear (Psalm 46:10) and sets the stage for obedience. “Why are you crying out to Me? - The question exposes anxiety masquerading as prayer. Moses has been interceding, but now prayer must yield to faith-filled action. - God gave Joshua a similar nudge: “Stand up! Why have you fallen on your face?” (Joshua 7:10). - Prayer is never belittled, yet faith must progress. “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6). - When circumstances scream “panic,” God’s word insists “trust.” Psalm 34:17 affirms He hears; His question here challenges whether we believe enough to move. Tell the Israelites to go forward. - The sea is still closed, but God commands movement. “We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). - Verse 16 will reveal the method—raise the staff, stretch out your hand—yet the first instruction is simply “go.” - Hebrews 11:29 celebrates the result: “By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land.” - Isaiah 43:2 promises God’s presence “when you pass through the waters,” and Joshua 3:13 repeats the pattern at the Jordan. - Obedience unlocks the miracle: James 2:17 warns that faith without action is dead, but living faith steps into the impossible and watches God divide it. summary Exodus 14:15 teaches that the God who speaks also expects obedience. Prayer must flow into decisive faith, even when no path is visible. At His command we move forward, confident the sea will part, enemies will fall, and His glory will stand unquestioned. |
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