How to Trust God Before the Red Sea Even Splits

Main message: God is a way-maker who meets us in our "Red Sea" moments — when forward and back both look impossible — and calls us to trust him by choosing not to fear, standing firm, lifting our eyes to him, and letting him work. The Exodus account (and the cross of Jesus as the ultimate deliverance) shows God goes before, behind, and stands between us and danger to bring deliverance.

Key points:

• The Israelites’ Red Sea moment (Exodus 13–14) models seasons when we feel stuck between an impassible obstacle and impossible odds behind us.
• Moses’ charge to the people: fear not; stand firm; lift your eyes to the Lord; and let God work — those are the decisions that position us for miracles.
• Fear is a liar and not from God; 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us God gives power, love, and self-control, not a spirit of fear.
• God doesn’t just make a way once—he sustains the way (he goes before, moves behind, and stands between); the sea was parted and Israel passed on dry ground.
• The Exodus deliverance points to Christ: Jesus’ cross is the ultimate “standing between” that makes salvation possible; the sermon included an invitation to trust Jesus.

Scriptures mentioned: Exodus 13:17–18, Exodus 13:21, Exodus 14:3, Exodus 14:10, Exodus 14:19–21, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 55:9, Psalm 112:7