In what ways can we seek to know God's ways as Moses did? Setting the Scene: Moses’ Longing Exodus 33:12: “See, You say, ‘Bring up this people,’ yet You have not let me know whom You will send.” Exodus 33:13: “If I have found favor in Your sight, please show me Your ways, that I may know You.” What Moses Models • He speaks candidly with God, confident of covenant favor. • He links knowing God’s ways to knowing God Himself. • He is more concerned with the Presence than with the promised land. Practical Ways to Seek God’s Ways • Persistent, honest prayer – Psalm 25:4: “Show me Your ways, O LORD, teach me Your paths.” – Jeremiah 29:13: “You will seek Me and find Me when you search with all your heart.” • Time in His presence – James 4:8: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” – Set aside unhurried moments for silence, worship, and attentive listening, just as Moses met God in the tent of meeting. • Obedient response to revealed truth – John 14:21: “He who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him.” – The more light we obey, the more light we receive. • Deep engagement with Scripture – 2 Timothy 3:16: “All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching.” – Read, meditate, memorize, and apply; Scripture is the clearest map of God’s ways. • Humble dependence on grace – Moses appealed to God’s favor, not his own merit. – We stand on the finished work of Christ, approaching the throne with confidence. • Intercession for others – Moses sought God’s ways for the sake of the people he led. – Pray that family, church, and nation align with God’s purposes; shared burdens draw us deeper into His heart. What We Gain When We Pursue His Ways • Deeper intimacy—knowing the Person behind the precepts. • Clear direction—light for the next step and the long road ahead. • Steadfast peace—confidence that His purposes will prevail. • Transforming holiness—seeing His glory reshapes our character. Starting Now • Set a daily appointment with God, guarding it as Moses guarded the tent. • Select one passage this week; read it aloud, ask what it reveals of His ways, and act on it. • Keep a journal of prayers and answers, tracing how He leads. • Serve someone in need, watching how obedience opens fresh understanding of His heart. |
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