Unfortunately, most of them probably had little idea what was happening. They've been living in the land where Pharaoh was the god, and probably thought their God has forgotten about them. They got used to being slaves that they probably didn't know what it meant to be free and move out. What does it mean to be freed and lead by a God they couldn't see?
God definitely knew all of this, and also knew that midway through the journey the very people He freed would reject Him and hurt Him by making gods of their own. But what does God do? On that night, God remained with the Israelites. He was on vigil. He was on guard. He gave them special attention. He looked after His people despite their confused hearts.
Most of the time, we're like the hard-hearted Israelites. We complain a lot about our suffering, but are too focused on it that we refuse to be freed just because we refuse to let go and let God. But what does God do?
Today's Gospel reminds us that God continues to fulfill that promise of freedom and love, not only to the Israelites but also to us... that we can always place our hope in Him, that He will not forsake us, that He will be with us... until He brings justice to victory.
Do you feel beaten up and reduced to slavery by the world and its unfair demands on you? Do you feel that God's promise doesn't make sense to you? God is faithful to His promise of setting you free. The Israelites doubted God but ultimately allowed Him to bring them out of Egypt.
He isn't giving up on you. God wants you to find happiness in Him. Will you also hold on and not let your doubts get the best of you?
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