Psalms 77 and 78

During devotions, a couple of verses from Psalms 77 and 78 stood out for me:

• "Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters - a pathway no one knew was there!" (Psalm 77:19) - God led His People through the Red Sea as He delivered them from Egypt, and it was a path that "no one knew was there."   It struck me that that is how God can work.   I may not even see a path; and it may seem an impossibility to make it to the "other side"; but, this verse is a reminder that in spite of that, God can safely deliver me in ways no one even knows about

•  "The warriors of Ephraim, though fully armed, turned their backs and fled when the day of battle came.  They did not keep God's covenant, and they refused to live by His law.  They forgot what He had done- the wonderful miracles He had shown them." (Psalm 78:9-11) - Ephraim was one of the stronger tribes of Israel, yet in this case, they were afraid.   What these verses show me is that their fear is related to their falling away from God and forgetting what He can do.   So, at times when we need the courage to face our battles, it is important to remember to walk closely with God and to trust in HIM and the power of His might.