Moses realised that without the presence of God going with him, he was in trouble. He just couldn't do it in his own strength and abilities. What he needed daily was the presence of God.
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Exodus 33:16 (NKJV) For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found grace in Your sight, except You go with us? So we shall be separate, Your people and I, from all the people who are upon the face of the earth.”
Moses was desperate not to do anything in life unless God Almighty was with him every day. He recognized that the calling and purpose on his life required God being with Him all the time. In his own strength, he would crumble and not succeed with the great task at hand.
The Lord's response was very meaningful to Moses.
Exodus 33:17 (NKJV) So the Lord said to Moses, “I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.”
What a powerful response by God. "You have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name."
Just reading that makes me want to respond just like Moses responded in the passage when he said to God "Please show me your Glory."
How is His Presence Manifested?
1. His Grace
Titus 2:11 The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men ...
Salvation will come to men and women. People will surrender their lives to Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord. God's grace is His unmerited and undeserving favour. We will begin to experience life in a different realm because the Holy Spirit has acted on our behalf and doors will begin to open - God's favour on your life.
2. His Goodness
2. His Goodness
Do you really see the goodness of God around you? Your health, your family, your employment, the friends God has blessed you with? Open your eyes and begin to see God's amazing goodness... its everywhere. Praise God for His goodness. We sing the song 'God is good, all the time.' His goodness is so evident all around us.
3. His Shine
Exodus 34:29 ...that Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with Him.
When His presence manifests, you will begin to shine. The people were afraid of being around Moses because of the shine on his skin. Do you shine with the presence of God wherever you go? Can people around you see 'the shine' on your face? When I was at children's church many years ago we used to sing a song ...
'This little light of mine,
I'm going to let it shine.
'This little light of mine,
I'm going to let it shine
'This little light of mine,
I'm going to let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Let people around you see the shine on your face as you spend time in His presence daily.
4. His Release
What are you releasing from your mouth everyday? The Bible says "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." What words are you confessing daily? Are they full of faith or full of fear? Are they positive words or negative words? When Moses ministered the word from God the people responded in the following way:
Exodus 35:21 ...Then everyone came whose heart was stirred, and everyone whose spirit was willing...
People were stirred and spirits were willing. When we speak or when we release our words, do we stir people to greatness... do people become more willing to walk with God in a greater way and serve others? Lets release the Word of God daily that will stir people in their gifts and calling plus they will be more willing to encounter Christ in a greater way.
I Am Not Going Unless YOU Are Going
We need Your presence every moment... of every day.
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