Exodus 13: 17-22
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through
the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, “If they face
war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” So God led the people
around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of
Egypt ready for battle. Moses took the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph
had made the Israelites swear an oath. He had said, “God will surely come to
your aid, and then you must carry my bones up with you from this place.” After
leaving Sukkoth they camped at Etham on the edge of the desert. By day the LORD
went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night
in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or
night. Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left
its place in front of the people.
Message:
I’ve learned two ideas here. First, trials experienced by a person
depends on his strength or capacity. God knows that the Israelites would
encounter war against the Philistines who were stronger and better. Thus, He
let the former undergo circumstances that would prepare every aspect of their
being. Next, because Moses and Aaron depended on God for everything about the
Israelites, He provided them what they needed in their journey to the Promised
Land.
Application:
I will be more dependent on God because I have the assurance of His
company and provisions whatever the circumstance is and wherever I go.
Prayer:
Dear Lord thank you for the assurance of Your protection and provisions.
You have been making me experience all these God and I got the message. Lord I
can feel Your outpouring grace, I can feel Your presence in my life, I see the
results of my obedience to You Father. Lord, continue to use me. Guide me Lord
every step of the way. This I pray in the mighty name of Jesus, amen.
