Meeting Presence of the Lord
Whilst Moses receives God’s laws
on the mountain, the Israelites
are busy on the plains below.
Concluding that their leaders has
died in the presence of God, they
fashion their gold jewelry into a
replica of an Egyptian God and
turn the camp into a pagan party.
Moses returns and in righteous
anger shatters the 2 stone tablets,
destroys the golden calf and orders
Levites to purge guilty Israelites.
Though the covenant between
God and His people has been
shattered, repentance and
restoration are only a prayer away.
Lord, we will Seek Your Presence:
When Moses went out to the Tent
of Meeting, all the people would
get up and stand in their tent
entrances. They would all watch
Moses until he disappeared inside.
As he went into the tent, the pillar
of cloud would come down and
hover at the entrance while the
Lord spoke with Moses. Inside
the Tent of Meeting, the Lord would
speak to Moses face to face as
one speaks to a friend (Ex 33:8-11)
Lord, it’s when I’m in your presence
that You reveal your love for me.
In those quiet moments I can
express my thoughts, fears and
longings to walk with you through
joyous times and even the times
when I feel I am in the wilderness.
I am so thankful that you are as
close as my heartbeat. Thank You
For the privilege of daily being
able to meet with you. Amen.
Lord, though we are not Moses,
but because of the new covenant
in Christ Jesus, God has called
those who believed as friends.
Help me Lord to listen to your voice
as you reveal to me your guidance.
I know that when I’m rightly related
to God, there is a life of freedom
and liberty for You are loving.
And even when wrong decisions
have been made, You God will
always check me out so that I can
stop to do the right thing. Amen.
Lord, we praise You that though
You are majestic and awesome
God, You still accept us as friends.
Whisper Your personal thoughts
to me. Let me know You more
deeply than I have been before.
Let me know more directly than
purely religious minds can accept.
Let me Experience U as profoundly
as U allowed Moses to experience.
Please lead me into that kind
of relationship with You. Amen.