Moses spoke to the people: “Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and watch God do his work of salvation for you today. Take a good look at the Egyptians today for you’re never going to see them again.
God will fight the battle for you.
And you? You keep your mouths shut!”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.
“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.”
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.
Exodus 14:13-20 MSG
What’s chasing you?
We often talk about the idea that God goes before us and leads us. We rest on that fact, trusting Him to clear the way, show us which way to go, and lead us through tough circumstances. But we rarely talk about how God goes behind us.
We see it in this passage. The presence of the Lord shifts from the front to the back. Why? To stand between His people and the force that is pursuing them.
What’s chasing you?
Do you believe that He stands between you and the thing that threatens your peace, your comfort, your provision? The scripture says that He has positioned Himself there to shed light on you and darkness on your enemy.
God asks an interesting question. “Why cry out to Me?” It’s not that He lacks awareness of the situation and the danger they’re in. He’s wondering why they’re worried when He is right there.
God is right there.
So do not worry, friend. He stands between you and your threat. He is bringing light to your situation and He will save you. He will take care of the enemy. Stand firm and watch Him do His work.