How can we seek God's favor as Moses did in Exodus 33:17? Seeing Moses’ Heart in Exodus 33:17 “So the LORD said to Moses, ‘I will do this very thing you have asked, for you have found favor in My sight, and I know you by name.’” (Exodus 33:17) Moses enjoyed a relationship so intimate that God granted his requests. The passage shows two core realities: •“you have found favor in My sight” •“I know you by name” The route to divine favor is personal, relational, and faith-driven. What Moses enjoyed is held out to every obedient believer (Romans 15:4). What Scripture Means by “Favor” •Favor is the smile of God—His gracious disposition toward a person (Psalm 5:12). •It is experienced through answered prayer, protection, and guidance (Exodus 33:14). •Favor is not earned by works, yet it is enjoyed by those who meet God’s conditions of faith and obedience (Hebrews 11:6; John 14:21). Essential Attitudes That Drew God’s Favor to Moses 1.Humility •“Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth” (Numbers 12:3). •“God … gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6). 2.Desire for God’s Presence •Moses pleaded, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not lead us up from here” (Exodus 33:15). •Favor flows where God is welcome, not merely His blessings. 3.Thirst to Know God’s Ways •“Let me know Your ways so that I may know You” (Exodus 33:13). •Favor increases through revelatory knowledge of God’s character (Jeremiah 9:23-24). 4.Faith-Filled Boldness •Moses asked to see God’s glory (Exodus 33:18). •Hebrews 4:16 invites us to the same bold access. Practical Steps for Seeking God’s Favor Today •Pursue Relational Prayer –Go beyond requests; seek His face (Psalm 27:8). –Invite His presence into every sphere of life. •Nurture Obedience –“Whoever has My commandments and keeps them … will be loved by My Father” (John 14:21). –Confess and forsake sin quickly to keep fellowship unbroken (1 John 1:9). •Cultivate Humility –Serve without self-promotion (1 Peter 5:5-6). –Receive correction and submit to God’s timing. •Walk in Loving Devotion and Faithfulness –“Bind them around your neck … then you will find favor” (Proverbs 3:3-4). –Let loyalty to God define your decisions. •Trust Wholeheartedly –“Trust in the LORD with all your heart” (Proverbs 3:5-6). –Refuse self-reliance; lean into divine wisdom. •Ask Specifically –Moses asked for Presence and Glory; God answered. –Jesus said, “Ask, and you will receive” (Matthew 7:7). The Promised Outcome •God’s favor surrounds like a shield (Psalm 5:12). •Paths are made straight (Proverbs 3:6). •His glory is revealed in increasing measure (2 Corinthians 3:18). •Believers are known by name and walk confidently in their calling, just as Moses did. |
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