The Lord allowed this face to face with Pharoah. In fact, Exodus 14:1-4 lets us know that He prearranged it. He’s preplanned the entire exchange, including the parting of the Red Sea! And when God makes a plan, it’s as good as done. He is sovereign over time and space and elements and people, there are no unforeseen factors.

Moses has a word for His people and us. “The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just keep calm.” It sounds a bit British and might make a cute mug or poster, but it’s true. Our glory-moment is predetermined, there’s a specific point in time where the long, uphill battle will shift in favor of the people of God and the world will be certain that He is Lord!

Until then, we walk in obedience, even with Egyptians breathing down our neck and the spray of the Red Sea at our backs. We keep calm and trust that the Lord will always, always fight for His people.

“But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”” (Exodus‬ ‭14:13-14‬ ‭NLT‬‬)