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The crossing of the Red Sea is dramatic, but it was not an instant miracle. The waters did not rush backward in seconds or in dramatic slow motion. We do not know exactly what it looked like but we do know that it took all night long for the waters to be blown back and the path to dry out.
During the night the people were protected by the pillar of cloud and fire, which brought them light and their enemies darkness. Despite this, the night must still have been one of sustained tension and anxiety as the wind blew and the waters slowly parted and dried up.
The imagery of the Red Sea crossing reflects parts of the Genesis creation account and establishes God as the ruler over creation. Many in the ancient world viewed large bodies of water as symbols of chaos. It is this kind of watery chaos and darkness that is depicted in Genesis when Godâs Spirit is hovering over the waters before causing dry land to appear. (Genesis 1.2)
To part the waters for Israel, Godâs Spirit sends an âEast windâ that blows on the waters through the night, exposing dry land. An âEast windâ did not necessarily blow from the East, as we would think of it.
In Hebrew climatology, different types of winds came from the four corners of the Earth. Wind from âthe Eastâ was associated with dryness. It was a wilderness wind that destroyed vegetation. On this night, the wilderness wind brought order to the chaos of the sea, driving it back and drying the land beneath. From the chaos of the sea and the wilderness wind, God brings order and a highway to salvation.
In our lives, we may spend many anxious nights facing chaos. We may wait in tension and darkness, needing a miracle. Chaos may block our way, with destruction only steps behind us.
God is with us in these times.
We have no pillar of cloud, but we have the guidance and protection of his Word.
We have no wind to blow across the chaos, but we are filled with the wind of the Holy Spirit that brings order to our chaotic hearts and minds.
When we face turbulent, chaotic waves, we have the foundation of Jesus Christ upon which to make our stand and the footsteps of the Savior in which to place our feet.
All of the genetic scientists used to laugh and call him names...then he ate them. #Rudolph #Trex #ChristmasTrex #jurrassicpark #GlitterTattoo by @mbelli5h https://www.instagram.com/p/Br0jsOpBIUG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m1bifw8a7b2u
This person has been sitting in Walmart parking lot with the car in reverse for five minutes. Killing everyoneâs hopes. #ChristmasCrimes #Why #JoyKiller https://www.instagram.com/p/Brx3t6HhAsB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qphi0pdoqx99
Submitted for your #Christmas #nightmares. Giving me the #heebeejeebees https://www.instagram.com/p/BrTLp8LhX4E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ui51y4vek8j5
#Instagram is trying to get me to use their #CloseFriends feature by being super #harsh. âThat was way harsh, Tai.â https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq6KzUPhi9n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17ns9qf9quc2z
#publicserviceannouncement Hey, #retailers, just because you put your normal crap in a box, that doesnât make it a âgift box.â #GiftBoxes #NotAGift #Christmas #christmasshopping https://www.instagram.com/p/BqxzLWWByn4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4xuvwd0ifdho
Friendly reminder (or inconvenient truth?) about the time change... How it is now, in the Fall, is the real actual time. #daylightsavings #daylightsavingstime #stopcomplaining https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp8rEuzBbcE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=udg3o6wfdelf
#HappyHalloween from #KissMeKate #TechWeek Costume 2 for the show, 3 for the night! (at MainStage Irving-Las Colinas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnwvUsBca-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vfc6pqme84bn
Every week is #Halloween when youâre doing a show... #costume number two of the evening... #hallowtechđđđ» #TechWeek #KissMeKate (at MainStage Irving-Las Colinas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnoBEtBruy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qsoh8s3ddyw3
So, #TacoDay at #TacoBueno. Any guesses how many of these I ate and how many Melissa ate? https://www.instagram.com/p/BpYCMvEAUgo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lrp0wynphmv
What did Spotify advertise right before this? Red Dead Redemption 2. Thatâs an algorithmic win right there... #HeShootsHeScores #sergioleone https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQBtwIh178/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6l3rnivuzf9c
ITâS NOT RAINING!!!! So despite being exhausted from an #alldayrehearsal we just couldnât go home! Saw Karen at #Amphibian Saw @littleshopoftexas and got a #Yall button. Then got #beighnets at the #BeighnetBus #ArtsGoogle https://www.instagram.com/p/BpLWS12gBV2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n7evtyn3ha9d
Forget supernatural monsters. This movie is the scariest #horror film Iâve ever seen. Too real. And sooner or later you know there will be a sequel. #TheBigShort #scarymovies #Halloween #horrormovies https://www.instagram.com/p/BpBflfHAN8j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kzghlp22aupv
#wildlifephotography #inthecity I know not a great pic, but that is a vulture, yâall. (Or a buzzard...) He was going to town on what I hope was a squirrel in the middle of the street when I came@around the corner. Then he hopped off and up on that house, barley even flapping to get up there. Hide your dogs and cats! đ€ŁđŠ #vulture #latergram #inmyneighborhood https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-MuEugYlG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ci0110zxlrr9
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