Pharaoh’s Pursuit by Kirk Hunt

And the Egyptians pursued and went after them into the midst of the sea, all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.

Then the waters returned and covered the chariots, the horsemen, and all the army of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them. Not so much as one of them remained.

Exodus 14:23 and 28

God’s angel prevented the Egyptians from attacking Israel throughout, the night. In the morning, the angel allowed the Egyptians to follow Israel through the split in the Red Sea. Pharaoh’s army continued their pursuit, attempting to use the same miracle that allowed Israel to escape. The Egyptians’ choices caused them to be destroyed.

The plagues God sent against Egypt were not an accident. In fact, they were a systematic and thorough repudiation of the Egyptian pantheon. After they recanted Israel’s release, Pharaoh’s hot pursuit of Israel was stopped by God’s power, not might of arms. Still, Pharaoh insisted on further pursuing Israel.

Are you listening to what God is telling you? Are you seeing the messages He is sending? Do not be surprised at the price you may have to pay for your disobedience.

Like the Egyptians, you can continue to ignore God’s will and messages. You can continue your pursuit, despite His divine opposition and displeasure. I guarantee you will not ignore the price you pay.

The Egyptians decided that they could use God’s miracle for their selfish pursuit. They paid for their greed, or blood-lust, with their lives. Be careful what you pursue. The price might may be very high.

Think: What are you chasing? What is God saying? What will be the price?

Pray: “Lord, guide me in Your pursuits and away from mine.”

Copyright © August 2025, Kirk Hunt

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