Exodus 14:17 And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get me honor upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen. 18 And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I have gotten me honor upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.
[Patriarchs & Prophets pp 287] The mysterious cloud changed to a pillar of fire before their astonished eyes. The thunders pealed and the lightnings flashed. “The clouds poured out water; the skies sent out a sound. Thine arrows also went abroad. The voice of Thy thunder was in the whirlwind; the lightning lighted the world: the earth trembled and shook.” The Egyptians were seized with confusion and dismay. They endeavored to retrace their steps and flee to the shore.
But Moses stretched out his rod, and the piled-up waters, hissing, roaring, and eager for their prey, rushed together and swallowed the Egyptian army in their black depths. In our day the Christian will have to live in surrender mode meaning that in any and every given situation we must ask ourselves that same question referred to at the beginning of the study, namely: “What will thou have me to do”
Living in surrender mode means that in cases where wrongs are done to the Christian, The Lord would have us follow His instructions on dealing with such issues in a conciliatory manner so as to deescalate, instead of igniting animosity. The Christian should be the first to extend an olive branch in such situations where tempers may flare, and where there may be disputes and arguments about your personal rights. It’s not our rights we’re fighting for; it’s God’s right to our service.
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!