In what ways can we "pitch our tents" near God's presence today? Setting the Scene: Moses’ Example (Exodus 33:7) “Now Moses used to take a tent and pitch it outside the camp, a good distance from the camp, and he called it the Tent of Meeting. Anyone seeking the LORD would go to the tent of meeting outside the camp.” What Pitching the Tent Meant Then • Separation from everyday noise • Intentional pursuit of the LORD • A place of revelation and guidance • An open invitation—“anyone seeking the LORD” could come Practical Ways to Pitch Our Tents Near God’s Presence Today • Dedicated, Unrushed Time With Him – Set a daily appointment (Mark 1:35; Psalm 63:1). – Silence devices, close doors, let nothing intrude. • Immersion in His Word – Read, meditate, and memorize (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:11). – Treat Scripture as the meeting place where His voice is heard. • Continual Prayer – “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). – Develop reflex prayers during commutes, chores, pauses at work. • Corporate Worship and Fellowship – “Do not neglect meeting together” (Hebrews 10:25). – God uniquely manifests His presence among gathered believers (Matthew 18:20). • Pursuit of Holiness – “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands…” (James 4:8). – Confession and repentance clear the pathway to intimacy. • Obedient Response to His Leading – Jesus: “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.” (John 14:23) – Act on what He shows; obedience turns meeting into abiding. • Serving Others in His Name – When we serve “the least of these,” we meet Christ (Matthew 25:40). – Ministry becomes a mobile tent of meeting, carrying His presence to people in need. Guarding Our Tent’s Location • Avoid pitching near spiritual danger (Genesis 13:12; Proverbs 4:14–15). • Choose influences, entertainment, and friendships that draw you toward, not away from, God. Assurance of Nearness • “The nearness of God is my good.” (Psalm 73:28) • “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1) The God who met Moses still welcomes all who intentionally “pitch their tents” where He is found. |
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