Friday, 23 February 2024

Seeking His Presence

Bible verse photo from Exodus 33:9
Dear brothers and sisters, 

Today's reflection is anchored in Exodus 33:9, where it is written, "As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would descend and stand at the entrance of the tent, and the Lord would speak with Moses." This verse highlights the intimate communion between God and His servant Moses, as they converse face to face in the tent of meeting.

Psalms 25:8-15 speaks of God's guidance and protection for those who fear Him and walk in His ways. As we trust in His unfailing love and seek His will, He leads us in paths of righteousness and grants us His peace.

In Mark 7:1-30, Jesus confronts the religious leaders' outward display of piety while their hearts remain far from God. He emphasizes the importance of true worship and obedience to God's commands, which stem from a heart transformed by His love and grace.

Exodus 33:7-23 recounts Moses' intimate encounter with God in the tent of meeting, where he pleads for God's presence to go with them on their journey. Despite their previous rebellion, God reassures Moses of His favor and promises to be with His people as they continue their journey to the Promised Land.

In Exodus 34, God renews His covenant with the Israelites, revealing His character as gracious, compassionate, and slow to anger. He establishes His commandments and promises to drive out the nations before them, leading them into a land flowing with milk and honey.

As we reflect on these passages, let us echo Moses' longing for God's presence in our lives. May we seek Him earnestly, knowing that He delights in communing with His children and guiding us on our journey of faith. Let us cultivate hearts that are open to His leading and obedient to His commands, trusting in His faithfulness to go before us and lead us into the abundant life He has promised.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Featured post

THE POWER OF PRIDE

Dear brethren,  Pride has cost so many a lot in life, including their marriages, careers, businesses and so on. Despite all these neg...