Wednesday, July 28, 2010

One thing.

Exodus 33:12-23 amazes me.
Lets read it:

" 12 Moses said to the LORD, "You have been telling me, 'Lead these people,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, 'I know you by name and you have found favor with me.' 13 If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people." 14 The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." 15 Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. 16 How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?" 17 And the LORD said to Moses, "I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name."

18 Then Moses said, "Now show me your glory."

19 And the LORD said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 20 But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live."
21 Then the LORD said, "There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock. 22 When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. 23 Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be seen."

Verses 12-17 really speak to me as I am again being put into a position of leadership at school. Gods been challenging me to not do it half hearted and just get by, but to step up, step out and take my position seriously. I am really excited for what this school year holds, vision is already being cast and will soon be put into motion. "If your presence isn't with us do not send us up from here" One thing I desire more than anything, God, is to see your glory as Moses did, and to walk in your presence as Jesus did.

1 comment:

  1. This is one of my favourite passages! Moses is so bold, yet fully trusts in God, and it is rewarded. Thanks for reminding me!

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