God's Got Your Back!
Article By Dianna Hobbs
The Lord’s got your back and I don’t mean that as a cliché’. He is working things out for you and blocking
the assault of the enemy against you.
It was the power of God working from behind that made it possible for the Israelites to cross the Red Sea.
In Exodus 14:19, the Bible says the angel of the Lord and that pillar of cloud God used to guide the
Israelites through the wilderness, moved from in front to behind them.
This shift was important and served a dual role. I want you to pay attention to this.
By God’s supernatural power, once the cloud moved behind Israel, it cast extreme darkness over
Pharaoh and his army, the enemy of Israel, thereby obscuring their path forward.
Simultaneously, on the side of the cloud facing the direction of God’s chosen people, it emitted light,
illuminating the way.
When Moses stretched his rod and parted the sea, Israel could see their path forward while walking
across the Red Sea on dry land.
The Egyptians, however, whose hearts were hardened against God’s people, were blinded by the
supernatural darkness of the cloud.
So we can clearly see that, when God got behind Israel, He put a separation between them and the
enemy. The Egyptians, who sought to attack them from behind, were neutralized.
God blocked the attack.
He’s blocking it in your life too.
Moses’ rod took care of the obstacle in front of Israel, by dividing the seas, and the angel of the Lord took
care of the one behind them, by keeping Pharaoh and his army away.
Israel was covered on both ends.
So are you.
Isn’t that awesome?
Even when you’re walking through the darkest valley, there is a rod and staff to protect and comfort you
(Psalm 23:4), as goodness and mercy follows you from behind (Psalm 23:6) all the days of your life.
Friend, I know the enemy is coming after you, trying to intimidate you, cause chaos in your life and
ultimately destroy you, but don’t panic. Don’t worry. Don’t fear. God has you covered and has the enemy
blocked.
He’s blocking the attack on your family.
He’s blocking the attack on your mind.
He’s blocking the attack on your ministry.
He’s blocking the attack on your health.
He’s blocking the attack in every area of your life where Satan has tried to stop you from possessing the
promises of God.
In Isaiah 52:12 KJV, God told His people, “For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the
LORD will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rereward.”
That word “rereward” in Hebrew means “rear guard” like the rear guard of an army, which defends,
protects and prevents attacks from the rear.
So God was saying, you don’t have to run away from the enemy, be intimidated, or fearful, because God
has got your back. He is your defense.
He’s your rear guard, blocking the enemy’s weapons. That’s why what the devil tries won’t work!
To remind you that God is fighting the enemy on your behalf, I’m stirring Exodus 14:14 NIV into your
cup of inspiration, which says, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
As you drink down the contents of your cup, place your hope, confidence and trust in the Lord who
defends you. Know that He is your present help in trouble.
And remember, the attack the enemy had planned will not succeed. God has already blocked it and
surrounded you with favor to move forward.
Now let's pray.
God, the enemy is attacking me from every angle, but I know I am protected, blessed and favored.
Despite what it looks like right now, I refuse to speak defeat, but I declare that no weapon formed
against me shall prosper, for You are my help. Thank You Lord for the victory You have already won!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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