I try to place myself in Exodus 14. My heart begins to be overwhelmed at the very thought. Is it even possible to stand still, not fear, be silent and watch as the enemy approaches? Knowing you are equipped to fight but everything inside you is drained. You know not only do you not have the energy to fight and just can't but the will to fight is gone and it would be easier to just give in, let the enemy conquer and keep doing what you've always been doing. Armor and swords get heavy. Fighting requires so much more than you feel you've got. The enemy seems constantly to outsmart and overpower you, what’s the use? As the people were leaving Egypt carrying the plunder God had supplied and armed for battle, their outlook is described as triumphant or defiant. Sayonara, Egypt. We’re out of here! But then directions come from God through Moses. “Turn back and camp.” A detour. I’m sure these directions didn’t make sense to a people fleeing slavery....
In Hot Pursuit of More & Less.... More of Him.... Less of Me.