“All of them were guided by a cloud that moved ahead of them, and all of them walked through the sea on dry ground.” (1 Corinthians 10:1 NLT)
The Israelites recognized God in the cloud. He led them through the desert and the sea. They relied on the Lord; He provided them with sustenance and guidance.
The Israelite story reveals the step-by-step progress of faith. First they acknowledged God. They put their trust in Him. They put aside their fears and followed Him. God led them through seemingly impossible situations. He proved to be dependable. This renewed their faith and commitment to the Lord.
God does His part by revealing His presence. It is up to humanity to respond to His love and glory. The progress of faith requires recognition, trust, submission, willingness to follow, commitment, and dedication. Each step leads to the next. A fully mature relationship with God develops over a lifetime. The more we depend on Him, the more we experience His goodness.
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