Guarded from the Approaching Enemy

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Beginning of Passover

Exodus 14:15-20

The Message

^15-16 God said to Moses: “Why cry out to me? Speak to the Israelites. Order them to get moving. Hold your staff high and stretch your hand out over the sea: Split the sea! The Israelites will walk through the sea on dry ground.

^17-18 “Meanwhile I’ll make sure the Egyptians keep up their stubborn chase—I’ll use Pharaoh and his entire army, his chariots and horsemen, to put my Glory on display so that the Egyptians will realize that I am God.”
^19-20 The angel of God that had been leading the camp of Israel now shifted and got behind them. And the Pillar of Cloud that had been in front also shifted to the rear. The Cloud was now between the camp of Egypt and the camp of Israel. The Cloud enshrouded one camp in darkness and flooded the other with light. The two camps didn’t come near each other all night.

For Reflection

God and only God saved the Israelites from slavery.  He did not ask them to fight.  All He asked was obedience and to trust in his promise to deliver them.  So He will protect and save you.  You are saved by the grace of God. 

Pray

prayers of praise and thanksgiving for God who saves you from oppression of all kinds.  Pray that you will trust in the promise of your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Pray that you will wait quietly and patiently for the Lord.