Exodus 14 shares the account of the Israelites’ departure (or exit) from Egypt. After years of slavery in Egypt, God sent Moses to free His people. As they left, the Pharaoh sent his army after them. They found themselves with a Red Sea before them and an Egyptian army behind them. There was nowhere to flee, so the only option was to fight. But how could these newly freed slaves battle against an Egyptian army? They couldn’t, but they didn’t have to. God would fight for them. Their only instruction was to be still. Exodus 14:14 reads:
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14 NIV)
When we know God fights for us, we don’t need to defend or prove ourselves. When we know God fights for us, we don’t have to be afraid of what we don’t have. When we know God fights for us, we don’t have to enter battles never meant for us to fight in the first place. We don’t have to feel backed into a corner because God Himself will provide a way out and grant us His victory.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for fighting my battles and reminding me that I am victorious in You. When I want to try and fight my battles on my own, thank You for always being with me and going before me. In Jesus’ name, amen