Go Forward!

Key Verse:
“And the Lord said to Moses, ‘Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.’” – Exodus 14:15–16 (NKJV)

What happens after you cry out to God, trust Him, and choose to be still? Victory. Salvation. And not just any kind of victory, but one so dramatic that it leaves you and everyone watching in awe. The story of Israel at the Red Sea is one of the greatest displays of God’s power ever recorded. Just when all hope seemed lost, heaven responded with an impossible command: “Go forward.” What a paradox! The same God who said, “Stand still,” now says, “Move.”

This reveals a powerful truth. God often calls us to move right after teaching us to be still. Stillness positions your heart to hear clearly, and when the time comes to act, faith fuels your steps. Before stillness, your movement is driven by fear, logic, or human strength. But after stillness, your steps are ordered by divine direction. It is like shifting from “N” (Natural) to “D” (Divine). You may have tried before in your strength and failed, but when God says, “Go,” you move in His strength, and nothing can stand in your way.

Imagine the scene. A frightened nation stands before a roaring sea, and God tells them to advance. Every natural instinct says, “That’s impossible.” Yet, the miracle was waiting for their obedience. The sea did not part until they moved toward it. Sometimes, God does not remove the obstacle ahead of you until you take the first step in faith. The miracle that delivers you will also destroy the fears chasing you.

Beloved, what has God told you to do in this season? Obey. Go forward even if the sea still looks the same. You will not sink; you will walk on dry ground. As you step out, watch how God makes a way where there was none before. The Red Sea may look like an end, but it is actually the beginning of your testimony.

Prayer:
Father, thank you for reminding me that faith moves even when the way is unclear. Help me to trust your voice above my fears. When you say “go forward,” give me the courage to step out in obedience. I believe that as I move, you will make a way for me. Let every obstacle before me turn into a pathway of victory. In Jesus’ name, amen.