Two Steps Ahead of the Game (Exodus 14:1-4) (Exodus 14:13-14

 

1. Then the Lord gave these instructions to Moses: 2. "Tell the Israelites to march toward Pi-hahiroth between Migdol and the sea.  Camp there along the shore, opposite Baal-zephon.  3. Then Pharaoh will think, 'Those Israelites are confused.  They are trapped between the wilderness and the sea!'  4. And once again I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and he will chase after you.  I have planned this so I will receive great glory at the expense of Pharaoh and his armies.  After this, the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord!"  So the Israelites camped there as they were told.

Unquestionably, this must have been one of the hardest challenges for the Israelites.  Another lesson on trust, caught between a rock and a hard place.  Except here, it was between the wilderness and the sea. Seemingly trapped with no place to go.  Ahead of it, God had it all planned, just like he has it always planned in our lives.  He knew what the Pharaoh would have thought or planned to do.  He was once again two steps ahead of everyone else and nothing was going to surprise him this time.  Sometimes our enemies may think they have us trapped and confused, but God has a plan already thought out.

Virtually, he has your whole life planned out, no surprise.

Just listen and wait, if you are in a hard place right now.  Just know this, a detailed plan is about to unfold right before your very eyes.  A plan that only God knows.

The Israelites did obey...They camped there and trusted the Lord and so should you!

Exodus 14:13-14...The Egyptians that you see today will never be seen again.  The Lord himself will fight for you.  You won't have to lift a finger in your defense!"

The Covid-19 virus may not be a thing of the past in 2021, but God is already two steps ahead of the game.  It is all planned out!  Maybe there is an exit/exodus ahead!

It was like a done deal!