God speaks in the silence of the heart, as Mother Theresa said. Oftentimes, God chooses to reveal himself in quiet ways so that we must still ourselves to hear him. But not all the time. God does incredible things too. Dramatically incredible things.
It would make sense why we’d think it impossible for the Red Sea to part in two, wide enough for an entire nation to pass through on dry land, and then storm back down on their pursuing enemies. We like to judge what’s possible based on what we see the world do naturally. But nothing—absolutely nothing—is impossible for God. He created every molecule; can he not move them around as he pleases?
Many scholars try to contend that the parting of the Red Sea simply couldn’t have literally happened. So thought the Israelites, as a matter of fact—before they witnessed it happen. But to think that, you have to already assume that God either doesn’t exist or isn’t powerful enough. O ye scholars of little faith! Make no mistake: the Sea parted, Israel’s path forward was dry, and God’s incredible might was unmistakably displayed.
A lot of us might wish we could see a miracle of this caliber today. It would make believing a lot easier, no doubt. But God operates differently with us than he did with the early Israelites. Faith is enough for us. Yet he does still work; he’s the same mighty God. And even if we don’t see his work, we have the story of the parting of the Red Sea cemented in the Holy Word of God which does not lie, witnessing to us about God’s great past works. Do we trust this source?
And if we do, how do we respond? The same way Moses did: he boldly believed that the Lord fought for them, and he sang out in worship. God’s works are boldly and dramatically incredible, and so we should worship him in like manner. The Lord fights for us! The mighty Lord is our strength and salvation! Is that not a cause for perfect peace? Is that not a cause for worshipping with ecstatic joy and with all our might?
Just as the Israelites did for generations, let’s remember that God does overwhelmingly great things. And maybe sing his praises a little extra today.
