“Leave us alone that we may serve the Egyptians.” (Exodus 14:12 ESV)
That was the fearful response of the Israelites as they saw the chariots of Egypt charging in their direction, prompting Moses’ response:
“Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord.” (Exodus 14:13b ESV)
What excellent advice for you and me as we begin another week in this fear-filled world! But can we really trust God to be there for us when the going gets rough? Does He really have your back?
The Israelites were protected by a cloud and darkness separating them from Pharaoh’s army (14:20). And once they were safely on the opposite shore, and the enemy army was pursuing them on the same miraculously dry path through the middle of the Red Sea.... “The waters returned and covered the chariots and the horsemen; of all the host of Pharaoh that had followed them into the sea, not one of them remained.” (Exodus 14:13b ESV)
God has your back too! The best proof of this is the promise of forgiveness and heaven to all repentant believers in Christ.
“Heavenly Father, thank You for assuring me that, just as you protected Your children in the reading for today, so You also have my back today. Grant me faith to believe Your promises and to live a life that shows my complete trust in You. Amen.”
Pastor David Paape
The following link is to the 52 Week Reading Plan Bible upon which these devotions are based. http://www.bible-reading.com/bible-plan.pdf
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