“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
— John 16:33
Are you facing trouble right now? Trouble with a bully? Trouble with your family? You see no way out. The Israelites felt the same way when the armies of Egypt chased them and the Red Sea blocked their escape route. They cried out to their leader, Moses, saying “What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt?” Moses replied, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.” God parted the Red Sea. The Israelites walked through on dry ground, and the sea closed again to swallow up the Egyptian armies (Exodus 14).
Like the Israelites, if you’ve accepted Jesus as your Savior, you’re one of God’s chosen people. He’ll help you overcome your problem too — and totally defeat it. When facing a difficult situation, ask God to make a way through it for you. He will. You may have to step out and do something scary, just as the Israelites did when walking between high walls of water on each side. But no matter what your trouble, “in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us” (Romans 8:37).
More To Explore: Exodus 14
Girl Talk: Have you ever had a situation where you felt there was no way out? How did you deal with it?
God Talk: “Lord, I’m really scared about . Please help me get through this. I want to be courageous for you. Amen.”
From No Boys Allowed by Kristi Holl