God led Israel out of slavery in Egypt. As they approached the Red Sea, the Egyptian army pursued them. However, God created a way by dividing the Red Sea, and the Israelites walked and crossed the sea. When Egyptians followed the same way, they were drowned in the Red Sea. (Exodus 14:21-29) A clearer explanation is written by Asaph. (Psalms 77:16-20)
Historical records: The ancient Jewish historian Josephus also records: “As soon as ever the whole Egyptian army was within it, the sea flowed to its own place, and came down with a torrent raised by storms of wind and encompassed the Egyptians. Showers of rain also came down from the sky, and dreadful thunders and lightning, with flashes of fire. Thunderbolts also were darted upon them; nor was there anything which used to be sent by God upon men, as indications of his wrath, which did not happen at this time; for a dark and dismal night oppressed them. And thus did all these men perish, so that there was not one man left to be a messenger of this calamity to the rest of the Egyptians.”
Red Sea was afraid: Asaph writes that the waters of the Red Sea were afraid of God’s presence.
Arrows: Asaph describes the hailstones, lightning, and thunderbolts as God’s arrows.
The earth trembled: The earth shook; there could have been an earthquake.
God’s way in the sea: God had authority over water, lakes, and seas. God miraculously parted the waters of the Red Sea. There was a clear road or path for the people to cross. The Lord Jesus calmed the storm, demonstrating his power over nature. (Matthew 8:23-27)
Footprints unseen: Majestic God can wade through oceans as a child wades through small streams.
Shepherd: God not only led them out of Egypt, through the Red Sea, but continued to lead His people like a shepherd. Moses and Aaron were the human instruments God used to lead His people.
Do I trust the Shepherd who leads out of slavery to victory?