Article May 16, 1959 Issue

"A WAY IN THE SEA"

HELEN RANLETT TOWERS

In their journey out of Egypt under Moses' leadership, the children of Israel encamped by the Red Sea. At this point they saw the Egyptians, with their horses and chariots, pursuing them. Apparently the Israelites could not go forward, nor could they turn back, for ahead lay the water, and behind were the Egyptians.

Recognizing the futility of relying upon any human means of escape, Moses turned to God for guidance, and the command came (Ex. 14:15), "Speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward." They obeyed, and as Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, the waters divided and the people crossed on dry ground.

Obstacles not so great as the Red Sea seem to present themselves to everyone. Perhaps the one which is common to all is that of having many duties to perform and not enough time to do them. Isaiah was sure that there was a way out of all difficulties, for he had heard God's declaration (43:15, 16): "I am the Lord, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King. Thus saith the Lord, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters."

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