This perhaps is my favorite part of the book of Exodus and perhaps of the OT. Moses, who has been at the Lord's beck and call, is now realizing that he has a special relationship with the Lord (11). He has found favor in the eyes of the Lord since he has been called by name to lead His people. His goal is to know His ways so that Moses can find favor with Him. The relationship now has taken Moses to a whole new level of understanding and he wants more - he wants the see the glory of the Lord. God knows what is on his heart even before he asks and has even planned the ways to reveal Himself to him. God literally uses His hand in this matter. Show me your glory! We ask it and don't deserve to. My question is what if God asked to show Him our glory. What would we bring to the table? Our wealth, accomplishments, possessions, children? Would he be proud of our dreams and aspirations? Would He look at how we treat people and others? Would He want to come down from heaven for us and live forever?
This is what I have chosen to speak about the next time I speak in May to the congregation.
Great day weather-wise and it truly has been a winter-less season. 70s and sunny? Love it!
Praise for today: And the Lord said to Moses,"I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and know you by name." Ex 33:17
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