I don’t want you to forget,
dear brothers and sisters,
about our ancestors in the wilderness long ago.
All of them were guided by a cloud
that moved ahead of them,
and all of them walked through the sea on dry ground.
Jesus is a picture of the Cloud that led Israel through the wilderness (Exodus 14:19). He knew what He was doing when Israel followed Him to a dead-end at the Red Sea. There were mountains on both sides, and Pharaoh’s army was chasing them from behind. There was no way across the sea. Why did Jesus put them in such a dangerous position? So His people would look to Him. Have you ever been at a dead-end? Perhaps Jesus led you there to teach you the greatest lessons in life. You’re never at a dead-end by yourself. Don’t fear, for He is behind you, keeping the enemy away. Don’t panic, He has a solution; you can leave a dead-end as a victor.
Lord, too often I am problem-focused, not victory focused. Teach me to look beyond my dead-end situations to see You at work in my life.
When you get to a dead-end, do what Israel did. First, wait on the Lord. Perhaps He’s stopped your progress so you can learn about your finiteness and His almighty power. Just as Israel didn’t expect the Lord to roll back the sea, maybe you don’t know yet how He’ll solve your problems. Second, just as Moses lifted his rod for Israel to go forward, so Jesus wants you to walk forward through your obstacles. If Jesus doesn’t test your faith, you’ll not trust His guidance.
Lord, thank You for the dead-ends of my life that make me look to You. Today, I look to You and call on Your power to see me through my obstacles. It’s good to get going again. Amen.
Go Deeper: Exodus 14:19-22
Look for God’s purpose when you come to a dead end.
