Perhaps "raging seas" are more than inconveniences in our lives. Perhaps "raging seas" are hallmarks of the beginning and the end of "wilderness journeys". Defining moments in our lives! Opportunities for the evidence of God's presence to be boldly and magnificently demonstrated! God-incidences for all the glory to be unquestionably HIS!
Perhaps when we find ourselves backed up against a "raging sea"...we should get excited, instead of intimated! Though a bit of a desert journey may lie ahead...with our eyes on the Lord of promise, the path will be made clear, provisions will come, our faith will be strengthened and our victory will be sure! He is that faithful to His Word. His love is that unfailing!
Many years ago a "raging sea" that nearly took my life was miraculously parted. I was spared. The new path was hard and not without seemingly impossible challenges. I did some things right...and many things wrong, along the way. God blessed the former and forgave the latter. There has been much to be learned on this trek of faith. Much to be learned!
Lord to you I say: Today, what stood out for me in the story of Joshua crossing the Jordan River into the land You promised Your people, was Your very word to Him (Joshua 3:13) "As soon as the priests who carry the ark of the LORD--the Lord of all the earth--set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap."
When faced with whatever "raging sea" stands between me and my loved ones, and the fulfillment of your promises, I pray I will have the courage of Joshua to be obedient to your Word and take that "first step"!