This morning I am reminded of the conversation that Moses had with God. Exodus 33:15 "Then he said to Him, "If Your presence does not go with us, do not lead us up from here."
In chapter 32, God refused to accompany His disobedient
people because they broke their covenant and built a golden calf. This resulted
in 3000 of their sons and brothers being killed then in desperation Moses tried
to make atonement for the nation’s idolatry.
In chapter 33, the people repented of their unbelief and
Moses went on his face before the Lord to plead for forgiveness and prayed that
the Lord would still accompany them and that His presence would continue with
them.
I could imagine Moses thinking ‘no way am I going anywhere
without my God. He has done so much for me and for us, how can I take a step
without Him!’
Moses knew His God, he knew God’s power, His love, His
faithfulness and His goodness that he couldn’t bear the thought of being
separated from Him. In verse 15, he pleads with God, …..’if Your presence does not go with us, do not lead us up from here.” Moses knew that he was nothing
or they were nothing without God. His experiences and His knowledge of God led
to his desperate plea.
There are so many lessons that can be learned here but my take
away this morning is despite all that is happening around me, I need to dig
deeper into His Word to know Him, to know His grace, His faithfulness and His goodness.
Lord Your presence is what I desire. May it go before me and
with me everywhere I go.
