Scripture

“If it is true that you look favourably upon me, let me know your ways so that I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favour.”

Observation

The Lord tells Moses to get going. He will send an angel before them to fight the battles for the Promised Land. The Lord will not travel in the midst of the people because they are stubborn and rebellious.

Moses would set up the Tent of Meeting some distance from the camp. When he went in there, the pillar of cloud would come down and hover at the entrance of the tent. The people would stand by their tents and bow down when this happened. The Lord would speak to Moses as a man speaks with his friend.

Application

Moses’ greatest desire was to know the Lord more personally. He would go to the Tent of Meeting frequently to have fellowship with the the Lord. The pillar of cloud, representing the presence of God, would come down to him.

Moses asked the Lord to teach him His ways so he could continue to enjoy God’s favour.

As christians we should all emulate Moses’ passion to know the Lord more. We can follow his example to learn the ways of the Lord

• Moses set apart a place and a time for regular fellowship with God.
• He sought a deeper knowledge of the Lord. We can do this by studying the Scripture.
• He conversed with the Lord. We can do this through listening prayer.

While Moses was dependent on the external presence of the Lord coming down to him, we have the Holy Spirit in us. He is with us all the time.

Prayer

Forgive me Lord for taking your presence for granted. Please help me to be passionate and diligent in my walk with you. Amen.