The Red Sea , located between Asia and Africa continents, is in the news. Cargo ships are being attacked by the Houthis, yemenite rebels (at least 17 incidents from November). This could disrupt global supply, leading to economic chaos and shortage of products.
The news take us back to the well-known Bible story in Exodus chapters 14, 15, about the spectacular miracle of parting the water and enabling the Israelites that fled from Egyptian slavery, a safe crossing of the sea.
Moses, who led the Israelites from Egypt to the Red Sea, stretched his hand out over the sea, and God caused a wind that parted the waters creating dry land. When the israelites were safe on the other side, Moses, at God's command, stretched out his hand again, and the waters returned, covering completely the Egyptian hostile army.
I suppose there will be some sort of miracle this time too, and the Houthis will learn their lesson; one doesn't mess up with things of Biblical origin:)
It is believed The Red Sea got its name due to a bacteria that lives in its waters and is responsible for their occasional reddish tint .
Major ports along this sea are: Suez (Egypt), Sharm El Sheik (Egypt), Jedda (Saudi Arabia), Port of Sudan (Sudan), Mocha (Yemen), Port of Aden (Yemen), Aqaba (Jordan), Eilat (Israel).
Many years ago, I attended a trip to the Sinai Desert; the trip also included a brief visit to the Red Sea port of Sharm El Sheik. Fascinating place!
Oh what has the world come to? So many horrible things going on Yes lets hope for miracles We need them I wish you all what is good and safe for 2024 Take care xx
ReplyDeleteHi Duta my comment went through anonymous as I couldn't sign in So now problem sorted.
ReplyDeleteHi Marja. Thanks for the comment. Yes, we do need miracles.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I hope for your safety in a perilous time, with or without miracles.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Boud, for your kind words.
DeleteDearest Duta,
ReplyDeleteLike in biblical times with Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt and slavery, God will watch over His people! ✡️
Hugs,
Mariette
I believe you're right, dear Mariette.
DeleteGod will find the way to deal with our plagues.
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DeleteThanks.
DeleteThose major ports are indeed seriously major! Haven't the transport and trade of the countries you mentioned been seriously damaged?
ReplyDeleteHoping 2024 is safer and more peaceful for all of us.
Well, the main damage is the refusal of some big cargo companies to send ships to the area until a solution is found.
DeleteThanks for sharing this. Love your picture.
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Thank you, Sandra. I was sitting, relaxing , and really enjoying the sea view.
DeleteThe world is a mess now :-(( I have never been to a desert, not sure I want to either.
ReplyDeleteYes do know a little about the Red Sea conflict it was on our news awhile back, Sad it is but I expect all will be sorted out eventually.
ReplyDeleteThe U.S.A is trying to form a coalition of countries to deal with the attacks (Australia and Saudi Arabia are in). So, there's hope.
DeleteWe defiitely need miracles. Rather a lot of them.
ReplyDeleteAgree; we need miracles both on the individual level, and on the world level.
DeleteI've always wanted to go there.
ReplyDeleteThe desert and the Red Sea are fascinating places, worth visiting, but nowadays, there's trouble there.
DeleteOh, yeah. It makes me sad. A pilgrimage there is on my bucket list. I really hope we'll see the day when peace happens.
Delete"I suppose there will be some sort of miracle this time too..."
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It will be a time of trouble for Jacob, but he will be saved out of it. From Jeremiah 30:7
I believe in God and in miracles. It was not always so, but Life has made me realize that we people are nothing without the help of God, the superpower.
DeleteThanks so much for the history of this. I had wondered, but wasn't certain. I love that photo too. Thanks so much for the post! I hope you are well. Here's to miracles. We do need them.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Ellie. I've got a photo with a camel too, and it's a nice memory from a place which should be let to prosper and not turned to violence.
DeleteStay safe, Duta. The world needs a miracle or two for sure!
ReplyDeleteStay safe, Duta. The world needs a miracle or two now!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, it needs. Thanks for your safety wish for me.
DeleteWhat a different place you live in, so much ancient and biblical history, so many conflicts, so many miracles.. It has always been so interesting to read your blog, but now I also worry about you.
ReplyDeleteHi, Inger. Rather too much and too many of everything. We are in a worrying situation. May God help us!
DeleteGod is still in the business of miracles, Duta. May He grace Israel with one and soon!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Thank you Martha for your good wishes.
DeleteBlessings and Hugs to you!
Aaaaw, it is so scary. But our hope rests solely on the God of Israel, who has performed great wonders in the past and will continue to do so. Let us place our trust in the Lord. You are familiar with the verse: "Israel, hope in the Lord, for kindness is with the Lord and much redemption is with Him." It's challenging to trust when everything is dark, but that's precisely how the light breaks in. xxx out of The Netherlands
ReplyDeletePlacing our Trust in God is ,indeed, the way to get out of the dark of evil into the light of redemption.
DeleteThat is not good. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marie. Safety is a key word in our world. Even the climate is getting crazy forcing us to take all sorts of precautions.
DeleteIt seems peace is so far away right now. I can only hope the coalition the United States is trying to put together does come together, among other things various countries are trying to put in place. I think of you and hope you can continue to stay safe.
ReplyDeleteYes, peace seems to be far away; the coalition does give some hope for us and for the world.
DeleteThanks for your good wishes, dear Alana.
Yes, we need God's miracles. I pray for Israel and for God's blessing on all of you.
ReplyDeleteHi, Lorrie. Thanks for your prayers. Blessings and Hugs to you too!
DeleteA trip to Arabia reminds me of Arthur Rimbaud.
ReplyDeleteHatred would not be solved without good communication.
War is definitely Hell, and doesn't solve hatred and hostility.
DeleteStay safe, Duta. The world will go onward with the will of God. I still hold hope that humans will act with more kindness to their fellow humans instead of being selfish and caring only for themselves.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill. The will of God is what matters. Let's face it - humans are hopeless and helpless.
DeleteNever a dull moment.The last incident was away from the Red Sea, nearer to India, methink. The main powers have to put an end to all this.
ReplyDeleteWishing you the very Best in 2024!
Wishing you a merry and peaceful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's the Holiday Season. We've just had Hanuka Holiday, and now, following Christmas, we are about to welcome the New calendaric year 2024!
DeleteHola Duta, por las noticias sé lo que está pasando en el mar Rojo que es muy grave, necesitamos un milagro o una solución ya. Tengo muy buenos recuerdo de mi visita a Aqaba (Jordania) donde estuvimos dos días disfrutando, bañandonos y viendo unas puesta de sol fantásticas.
ReplyDeleteAbrazos.
The Red Sea and the Dead Sea are fascinating places! The desert with its camels, too. If only Peace will prevail in the area, tourism will constantly flourish here!
DeleteBoa tarde de Domingo. Que seu domingo seja um dia muito especial. Deus é com Israel e você.
DeleteThanks, Luiz, for your encouraging words.
DeleteWishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Bom dia. Feliz Natal com muita paz e saúde. Luiz Gomes no verão carioca do Rio de Janeiro.
ReplyDeletei have always find this story amazing:)
ReplyDeleteThe Bible is full with amazing stories - stories that give us hope, and inspire us.
ReplyDeleteI was reading on the newspapers that few Indian ships also have been attacked here. Let's hope peace prevails.
ReplyDeleteThat's how it goes: trouble starts in one point and it spreads to other points. Closing of water passage to ships is very dangerous for world supply of goods.
DeleteThanks for sharing your pic of a beautiful area. The one ship attacked was in our river a month ago. Was shocked to hear it was attacked. Janice
ReplyDeleteReally? I would be shocked too.
DeleteGlad you like the picture, Janice.
Thanks for sharing the photo.Wishing you a healthy and happy 2024.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Thanks for the wish. A Happy New Year to you too!
ReplyDeleteHi Duta! Blessings to you for the New Year 2024. So blessed by your bringing out the aspect of the miracles that God did then in the Reed Sea and for what He will do now!! YES, agreeing with your prayer and your declaration for anyone not to mess with the things that are of Biblical Origin!! God gave the covenants to Israel those thousands of years ago and He never changes. May many more nations and people stand firm for Israel and may we see the great Deliverance and Victory that we have seen throughout the history of the Jewish people. Love and blessings to you!! Miss you! Love, Shayndel
ReplyDeleteHi Shayndel! I've missed you. Where have you been? Are you OK?
DeleteYour comments are always so uplifting and encouraging! Sad times for us now,
and your words mean a lot to me.
Love and Blessings to you!
Hello Duta, I was sure I'd commented here!?
ReplyDeleteI do think blogger sometimes puts me in spam!?
Hoping you are well, keep safe.
All the best Jan
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Hello Duta, I visited Israel and regions nearby many years ago, saw some beautiful and significant places and felt unexpectedly tearful/impacted when in Bethlehem. Your region holds so much value religiously, strategically and politically, I hope for peace and an end to this war. If only we would all learn from the lessons of our past that we must somehow love one another before we completely destroy ourselves. Wishing you Peace in 2024. Betty
ReplyDeleteI respect and value all religions. It's the people who usually distort religion and use it to serve their own interests, that give religion a bad name .
DeleteThanks, Bety, for your 2024 peace wishes.
Miracles is something we need indeed - and quite a bit of them.
ReplyDeleteWhat I love best about your blog is that I learn so much! Can you imagine what it must have looked like when Moses through the power of God parted the Red Sea? What faith it must have taken the people of Israel to walk through those walls of water. It's unimaginable. I hope for a miracle as well as you do. The photo of you is so beautiful, you look so chic and lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh, Alicia. Your words make me blush. Thanks a lot for the two compliments, 1. that you learn much from my blog, 2. that you like how I look in the photo (chic and lovely).
DeleteI greatly appreciate your kind comment!