Walking Through the Sea

The Hebrew people were finally free! They followed a special cloud by day and fire by night. God was leading them!

But wait—Pharaoh changed his mind! 'Why did I let those slaves go?' He gathered his army with lots of chariots and chased after them.

The people looked ahead: the Red Sea. They looked behind: Pharaoh's army! They were TRAPPED!

'We're going to die!' they cried. 'Why did you bring us out here, Moses?'

Moses said, 'Don't be afraid! Watch what God will do! The Lord will fight for you!'

God moved the cloud behind the people, between them and the army. It was dark on the Egyptian side but light on Israel's side.

Then Moses raised his staff over the sea. God sent a strong wind that blew ALL NIGHT. And the sea split apart! Water stood up like walls on both sides, and there was DRY GROUND in the middle!

The people walked through on dry ground—right through the sea! Can you imagine? Water on the left, water on the right, walking on the bottom of the sea!

The Egyptian army followed. But God made their chariot wheels fall off! The soldiers got scared. 'God is fighting for them! Run away!'

Moses stretched his hand over the sea again. WHOOSH! The water came crashing back! The whole army was covered. Not one soldier escaped.

The people stood on the other side and saw what God had done. They were safe! God had saved them with His mighty power!

When we feel trapped and scared, God can make a way. Nothing is impossible for Him!