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  GOD WORKS IN THE DARK
  by Charles E. Cowman
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Summary: God works in the dark, even when we can't see or understand
what's happening, and His work is not limited to our understanding.

Topics: "Gods Providence", "Faith In Darkness"
Scripture References: Exodus 14:21, Psalm 30:5, Psalm 139:12, Isaiah 45:3, John 11:10

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Charles E. Cowman preaches about the comforting message in Exodus 14:21,
highlighting how God works in the dark and unseen moments of our lives.
Just as God caused the sea to go back 'all that night' for the children
of Israel, He continues to work in our lives even when we cannot see or
understand His ways. The darkness of the night symbolizes times of
struggle, doubt, and uncertainty, but it is during these times that God
is actively working to make a way for us.

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"The Lord caused the sea to go back...all that night" (Exod. 14:21).

In this verse there is a comforting message showing how God works in the
dark. The real work of God for the children of Israel, was not when they
awakened and found that they could get over the Red Sea; but it was "all
that night."

So there may be a great working in your life when it all seems dark and
you cannot see or trace, but yet God is working. Just as truly did He
work "all that night," as all the next day. The next day simply
manifested what God had done during the night. Is there anyone reading
these lines who may have gotten to a place where it seems dark? You
believe to see, but you are not seeing. In your life-progress there is
not constant victory; the daily, undisturbed communion is not there, and
all seems dark.

"The Lord caused the sea to go back...all that night." Do not forget
that it was "all that night." God works all the night, until the light
comes. You may not see it, but all that "night" in your life, as you
believe God, He works. --C. H. P.

"All that night" the Lord was working,

Working in the tempest blast,

Working with the swelling current,

Flooding, flowing, free and fast.

"All that night" God's children waited--

Hearts, perhaps in agony

With the enemy behind them,

And, in front, the cruel sea.

"All that night" seemed blacker darkness

Than they ever saw before,

Though the light of God's own presence

Near them was, and sheltered o'er.

"All that night" that weary vigil

Passed; the day at last did break,

And they saw that God was working

"All that night" a path to make.

"All that night," O child of sorrow,

Canst thou not thy heartbreak stay?

Know thy God in darkest midnight

Works, as well as in the day.

--L. S. P.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/charles-e-cowman/god-works-in-the-dark/
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