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There are moments in history when the power of God breaks through human limitation and forever changes the course of lives. 

One such story comes from a cold January night in 1776, when General George Washington faced what seemed an impossible task. His army—ragged, frostbitten, and demoralized—stood on the banks of the Delaware River. Across the frozen waters, British troops waited, confident that the rebellion was finished.

But Washington believed in something greater than strategy and numbers. He prayed for divine strength and led his men through an ice-choked river under the cover of night. 

Against all odds, they crossed safely and won a decisive victory at Trenton—a moment that turned the tide of the American Revolution. Even hardened soldiers later admitted that only the hand of God could have made that crossing possible.

This isn’t just a story about military courage—it’s a reminder that the same power that parted the Red Sea still moves today. Just as God made a way for Moses and for Washington, He still makes a way for those who trust Him.

The apostle Paul wrote, “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20). 

That same power that split the waters, silenced storms, and rolled away stones dwells within the believer. It’s not simply the ability to perform miracles—it’s the divine energy that transforms weakness into strength, despair into hope, and fear into faith.

When life’s waters rise—when health fails, relationships break, or dreams collapse—God’s power doesn’t evaporate.

It often shows up in the waiting, the crossing, the obedience to take one more step when logic says, “Stop.” 

The Israelites saw it when they faced the Red Sea. 

David saw it when a stone found its mark. 

The disciples saw it when a crucified Savior stood alive before them. And, Washington saw it when his exhausted army emerged victorious on the other side of the Delaware.

Isaiah 40:29 says, “He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might He increases strength.” 

That means God’s power isn’t reserved for the elite or the righteous—it’s given to the weary, the doubting, and the overwhelmed.

Whatever river stands before you today, remember this: God still parts waters. His power hasn’t faded; it’s waiting to meet faith in motion. 

Step forward, even trembling, and watch what happens when the impossible meets the Almighty.

“Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.” — Zechariah 4:6

Have a great day and God bless!

Pastor Mike / The Open Word