The Path of Promise

The Path of Promise

By: Vashti Graham

Artist Description:

When Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, Pharaoh changed his mind and sent his army to chase them down. The Israelites found themselves trapped, the sea before them, and Pharaoh’s chariots behind them. Terrified, they cried out to Moses who stood firm in faith. God told Moses, “Lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea.” Though escape seemed impossible, Moses obeyed. As he raised his staff, God sent a strong east wind that split the Red Sea in two, turning the seabed into dry ground. The Israelites walked safely through walls of water on each side. When Pharaoh’s army followed, the waters crashed back together, destroying every chariot and soldier that pursued them. Not one of their enemies survived.

This moment revealed not only God’s power but also the importance of faith in the face of fear. Moses’ obedience, trusting God’s command when logic said it couldn’t be done, lead an entire nation to freedom. His faith wasn't in his own strength, but in God’s promise. It showed that true faith stands firm even when the sea hasn’t parted yet.

Scripture References:

Exodus 14:13–16, 21–22 “Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.’ Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.’ … Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. The waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left.”