‘Then the Lord said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp near Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. They are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal Zephon.’

Exodus 14:1-2

One of the great miracles of God was delivering the Israelites through the Red Sea.  As I began to read the account I could not get past the second verse.  What did the names of these places mean?  I quickly referenced the Strong’s concordance and learned Pi Hahiroth means ‘a place adorned with green grass.’  Migdol means ‘tower,’ and Baal Zephon means ‘the lord of the north,’ ‘the destroyer,’ or ‘the evil demon of the Egyptians.’  Well, that got my attention.  Almighty God led the Israelites to camp facing the destroyer (or evil demon) with their backs to the Red Sea.  I pondered this scene prayerfully.  I believe the Lord has been gathering His remnant, like the Israelites, we’re camped facing the enemy’s strongholds with no escape unless God intervenes.  

Today, there is a desperate battle raging over our country, families, and church.  Our call is beyond just individuals.  God is going to shift these dark forces of evil that have been choking His Bride and corrupting our country.  This is not something that can be done by a lone ranger living for God.  No, this requires a mighty move of God to bring us into alignment; unity is our strength.

The place we’ve been led to isn’t necessarily bad, it is adorned with green grass, but there’s also an air of urgency, a sense deep down we can’t stay here.  It is time for a change.  Fighting weariness, crying out to the Lord we watch the enemy, and sometimes our own flesh, taunt us with doubt and thoughts of ‘God, am I ok?  Am I where you want me to be?  What is going on?’   It seems like for too long we have been in the same place.  Today it is ok, but you know the rumble you hear is the enemy coming over the hills.  

Breakthrough is needed desperately.  Something must change in a big way.  His faithful ones feel like they are so far out on the branch that there is no turning back.  He has led us ‘out there,’ defying gravity, floating at the tip of a branch with no where else to turn.  Relying on God.  Directly facing a spiritual battle with the rulers of darkness that must be shifted.  You are not alone.  There’s no way out, our back is against the proverbial Red Sea. If God doesn’t show up you feel like you’re going to die. The good news is God is showing up.  Hear in your spirit His voice, ‘Stand firm and you will see the deliverance of the Lord.’  He does not speak and not fulfill his word. His love knows no bounds. He will deliver us, His remnant,  just like he delivered the Israelites. And you and I are coming out of this so much stronger, so much wiser, with great humility, great strength, and a heart of a good steward, ready to serve the Lord in such a way that people see our lives and know there is a God in heaven who is good and loves them more than they ever dreamed.  The Lord is releasing His remnant as a mighty weapon on this earth to advance his Kingdom in righteousness, peace, and joy.  Shout ‘Victory’ over your life today.  Shout praises to the God who leads you by the hand into the promised land.  ‘Stand firm and you will see the deliverance of the Lord.’    

Are you ready to break Camp?