After being freed from slavery in Egypt, it didn't take long for the Israelites to forget that God was there.  It's something we all tend to do when faced with troubles all around.  However, God didn't fail them, as he literally parted the Red Sea to provide them a way out.  

When we run into something difficult, we often want to just charge through with no thought.  However, if we just stop and patiently wait, pray, and think about it, it can help a lot not only us but those observing.