Today’s devotion comes from Exodus 14:19-20.
“The angel of God, who had been going before the camp of Israel, moved and went behind them; and the pillar of cloud moved from before them and stood behind them. So it came between the camp of Egypt and the camp of Israel; and there was the cloud along with the darkness, yet it gave light at night. Thus the one did not come near the other all night.” Exodus 14:19-20.
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Today’s Scripture reminds us that God is in front of us to lead us but is also behind us to protect us.
Most of the time, we think about following God.
“And He (Jesus) *said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.” Matthew 4:19-20.
But, God is also behind us as our rear guard to protect us. And, this is particularly comforting, because we cannot as easily see or be aware of the dangers behind us.
“But you will not go out in haste,
Nor will you go as fugitives;
For the LORD will go before you,
And the God of Israel will be your rear guard.” Isaiah 52:12.
In summary, God surrounds us.
“3 You scrutinize my path and my lying down,
And are intimately acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before there is a word on my tongue,
Behold, O LORD, You know it all.
5 You have enclosed me behind and before,
And laid Your hand upon me.” Psalm 139:3-5.
“Those who trust in the LORD
Are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever.
2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
So the LORD surrounds His people
From this time forth and forever.” Psalm 125:1-2.
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