Prayer for His Presence (Jan 28)
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:
As Moses 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 33:9-11)
Moses said to God: If it is true
that You look favourably on me,
let me know Your ways so I may
understand You more fully and
continue to enjoy Your favour.
The Lord replied: I’ll personally go
with you…and I will give you rest –
everything will be fine for u(v13-14)
Moses said: Show me Your glory.
And the Lord said: I will cause all
My goodness to pass in front of you..
But you cant see my face, for no one
may see me and live. Then the Lord
said: There is a place near me where
you may stand on a rock (v18-21).
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 in the wilderness.
Thank You Lord for the privilege of
being able to meet You as a friend
and that You are always close by.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, if it’s true that You look
favourably on me; and You’ve
made it clear through You son
that You do – show me more.
Lord, my ears are more attuned
to convicting message than to
affirming ones; and I do need
plenty of encouragements.
Please show me Your favour and
let me hear Your uplifting words.
I know Your plans for me are good,
and I welcome Your sharing them
with me often and clearly. Amen.
Lord, thanks for revealing to Moses
and to us the essential essence of
Your character. You are a God of
compassion for U deeply feel for us.
You are a God of mercy and grace,
meaning You don’t give us the
punishment that we deserve for
You lavish love and forgiveness.
Lord, help us to be gracious people
in line with Your nature, Amen