1. God led and went ahead of them (13:17-22)

God led his people on a longer route to avoid the Philistines. They also brought Joseph's bones with them (Gen 50:25). God went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud by day to guide them on their way and a pillar of fire by night to give them light. So they could travel by day or night.

2. 'The LORD will fight for you' (14:1-14)

Pharaoh had a change of mind and heart: he decided to go after them to either kill them all or enslave them again. But God was doing something to gain glory through Pharaoh and his army. The Israelites freaked out; they complained to Moses, saying it would've been better to remain as slaves. Moses told them, 'Don't be afraid. Stand firm and see the LORD's deliverance…The LORD will fight for you.' Moses was right. He just didn't know the details yet.


Application: Lord, when you lead me and go ahead of me, I have nothing to fear. Even when I don't know exactly what's going on, I trust in your deliverance.
One Word: Stand firm; see the Lord's deliverance.