The God Who Makes a Way

Moses is one of the greatest leaders in the Bible — called the deliverer, the lawgiver, and a hero of faith. At 80 years old, after a lifetime of setbacks and desert obscurity, God called Moses from the burning bush to return to Egypt and confront Pharaoh with a simple but world-shaking command:

“The Lord says, let my people go.”

Why? Because God remembered His covenant. He remembered His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and He had heard the cries of His enslaved people. With a mighty hand, He was about to bring them out of Egypt and into freedom.

The Final Plague: Covered by the Blood

The tenth plague was the most devastating: the death of the firstborn. But God provided a way of escape through the blood of the lamb.

Every Israelite family was commanded to sacrifice an unblemished lamb and smear its blood on the doorposts of their home. God’s promise was clear:

“When I see the blood, I will pass over you.” (Exodus 12:13)

Judgment passed not because of Israel’s goodness, but because they were covered by the blood.

This foreshadowed the greater salvation to come in Christ, our ultimate Passover Lamb. His blood spares us from the judgment of sin and brings us into new life.

Remember and Never Forget

God told His people to remember. Each year at Passover, the youngest child would ask: “Why is tonight different from any other night?” The meal, the bread, the bitter herbs, the lamb — all pointed back to God’s mighty hand of deliverance.

In the same way, when Jesus celebrated Passover with His disciples, He redefined it. The bread became His body, the cup His blood. Communion is our reminder: Never forget what God has done for you in Christ.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

After Pharaoh finally let the people go, God led them not by the shortest route but the long way — through the wilderness and up against the Red Sea. Why? Because He knew they weren’t ready for battle. God knew them better than they knew themselves.

But Pharaoh changed his mind once again and pursued them with his entire army. Israel was trapped — the sea before them, the army behind them. Panic set in. They cried out: “Why did you bring us here to die in the wilderness?”

But Moses had learned to trust:

“Do not be afraid. Stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Lord Himself will fight for you; just stay calm.” (Exodus 14:13–14)

God Makes a Way

That night, the angel of God and the pillar of cloud moved behind Israel, blocking the Egyptian army. Then Moses stretched out his hand, and God parted the Red Sea with a mighty wind. The people walked through on dry ground, walls of water towering on either side.

When the Egyptians pursued, God threw them into confusion, twisting their chariot wheels until they could go no further. Then, as the sun rose, the waters crashed back into place, swallowing Pharaoh’s army. Not one survived.

It was a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God in judgment — but a glorious thing to be delivered by His power.

Lessons for Us Today

1. God makes a way where there seems to be no way. Even when you feel trapped, God is able to open a path forward.

2. Faith means standing still and trusting. Israel wanted to panic; Moses reminded them to stay calm and let God fight.

3. God often uses trials to show His glory. The greatest miracles come when His people are in the greatest danger.

4. God is faithful even when we are faithless. Even in their grumbling, God delivered His people.

The Greater Rescue

The Red Sea was more than an escape route — it was a picture of God’s salvation. Just as Israel was saved through the blood of the lamb and through the waters of the sea, so we are saved through the blood of Christ and through the new life He gives us.

Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He is our Passover Lamb. He is our pathway through the impossible.

When you feel trapped, hemmed in by fear, and unsure where to turn, remember: God makes a way where there is no way.