FEARED THE LORD AND PUT THEIR TRUST IN HIM / EXODUS 14:31

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(KJV) Exodus 14:31

And Israel saw that great work which the Lord did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the Lord, and believed the Lord, and his servant Moses.

From Awe to Anchor: Finding True Trust in the Greatness of God

We often treat fear and trust as opposites. In our modern language, if you fear something, you run away from it. If you trust something, you lean into it. But on the shores of the Red Sea, thousands of years ago, God’s people experienced a moment where fear and trust met perfectly together.

In Exodus 14:31, we find a profound summary of Israel’s deliverance:

“Israel saw the great power which the Lord had used against the Egyptians; and the people feared the Lord, and they believed in the Lord and in His servant Moses.”

When God’s people saw how He destroyed the Egyptian army, they “feared the Lord.” This does not mean they were terrified that God would turn His wrath on them; rather, they were filled with a holy reverence and a wonderful awareness of the might of their God. They realized that the God who fought for them was not a small, localized deity, but the sovereign Master of heaven and earth.

The Link Between Awe and Faith

Recognizing that God had saved them, the Israelites “put their trust in Him.”

There is a direct connection between our reverence for God and the strength of our faith:

True reverence reveals God’s true size: When our view of God is small, our anxiety is large. But when we see His majesty, our problems shrink to their proper perspective.
His judgment proves His justice: Seeing God’s judgment against sin and oppression reminds us that He is a holy and just Defender.
His deliverance anchors our hope: Even a glimpse of God’s majesty, power, and judgment against sin should inspire our faith in God and give us a greater reverence for Him.

If God can part a sea and silence the most powerful army on earth, He can certainly handle the uncertainties, strongholds, and battles you face today. True fear of the Lord doesn’t drive us away from Him; it drives us to our knees in worship and anchors our hearts in absolute trust.

A Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today humbled by Your immense power and majestic glory. Just as the Israelites stood in awe on the banks of the Red Sea, we pray that You would open our eyes to see Your mighty hand at work in our own lives.

Forgive us for the times we have made You look small in our minds and allowed fear of this world to dictate our faith. Fill us with a holy reverence and a deep, wonderful awareness of Your strength. Let the reality of Your justice and Your love inspire us to lay down our striving and put our absolute trust in You.

You are our Shield, our Deliverer, and our Savior. May our lives reflect a heart that reveres Your name and rests completely in Your unchanging promises.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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