And now what? (Life after Death PART XI)

So things didn’t go exactly the way you wanted it. Take it as history or as a fascinating story but in Exodus we have the section describing the escape from Egypt. That was no small matter as Egypt at that time was the most powerful nation in the world, and alone, the Jews could never have done it.
Rabbi Avigdor Miller points out some interpretation of the line, "Deep waters covered them, they descended into the depths like stone." He points out that the deep and fierce waters that frightened and immobilized the Hebrews, when they approached the Red Sea, eventually provided salvation for them. This is a lesson to be applied to all times. Our greatest concern can be harnessed into a strong support. Our greatest weakness can be transformed into strength.
When the Hebrews approached the roaring Red Sea they first viewed it as an obstacle. Little did they know that it would split for them and miraculously bury their enemies alive.
The verse continues "they descended into the depths like stone." In two other places the drowning Egyptians are compared to lead and straw. Rashi explains the measure for measure; that depending on the degree of evil of each Egyptian is how he is drowned. The most evil Egyptians drowned like straw bobbing up and down, the next level were like stone, and the least culpable went down most easily like lead. Every evil Egyptian was duly punished, and every deserving Jew was received his reward.
As individuals we face many obstacles. Let us be cognizant of the lesson of the deep waters. If G-d wills it, our worst fear, discomfort, and frustration can be our greatest support, strength, and fortitude.