Moses

February 25

Exodus 14:8-14

The Egyptians are coming

The Israelites were well on their way when they came to a place where the Red Sea stretched out in front of them. The problem was how they would get across to the other side.

Suddenly, someone noticed a cloud of dust in the distance. Pharaoh had changed his mind about letting the Israelites go and was sending his army after them.

The Israelites started to panic. “What now, Moses?” they cried. “We should rather have stayed as slaves in Egypt. Now we are going to die out here in the desert.” With the sea on one side, mountains on the other, and an army behind them, there seemed to be no way of escape!

Then Moses said, “Don’t be afraid. You will see what the Lord will do today. The Lord will fight for us.”

What must I do if I am cornered?

In a disaster like a fire, flood, or earthquake, people can sometimes get trapped. That can feel very scary.

Have you ever felt afraid because danger seemed close by, and you didn’t know what to do? Maybe something happened recently that made you feel unsafe.

When you face a situation where you feel frightened or trapped, remember that you can always call out to the Lord. God loves you, and He is ready to help and protect you.

If something scary has happened and you keep thinking about it, tell your mom or dad. Then pray and ask God to take away your fears and fill your heart with peace and confidence.

Verse for today

“Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me” Psalm 50:15.