Exodus 14:17 I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. And I will gain glory through Pharaoh and all his army, through his chariots and his horsemen.
Of verses 19-20, commentary says, “God protected Israel from the Egyptian attack until a way was made through the Red Sea.” That brings to mind for me Isaiah 43:19 “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Exodus 14:18 The Egyptians will know that I am the Lord when I gain glory through Pharaoh, his chariots and his horsemen.”
Isaiah 43:10 is a verse I cling to often, especially when I cannot see a way in the wilderness I am facing. Even with my back against the proverbial wall, I know that God has got me, He’s with me, He will NEVER leave me nor forsake me, He IS making a way in my wilderness, even if I cannot yet perceive it, even if it looks like nothing I had hoped or imaged (Isaiah 55:8).
Exodus 14:19 Then the angel of God, who had been traveling in front of Israel’s army, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from in front and stood behind them,
Precious Savior, It can feel terrifying to be caught between the Egyptians/Pharaoh and the Red Sea, between a rock and a hard place, between two incredibly difficult choices. Thank You that You are with us even then, that You are protecting us, that You ARE making a way, even if we cannot yet perceive it. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.
Exodus 14:20 …coming between the armies of Egypt and Israel. Throughout the night the cloud brought darkness to the one side and light to the other side; so neither went near the other all night long.
Have a blessed day.