In what ways can we prepare ourselves to experience God's presence today? Longing for God’s Glory “Then Moses said, ‘Please show me Your glory.’” (Exodus 33:18) Where Moses Was and Why It Matters • Israel’s sin with the golden calf had just threatened the covenant (Exodus 32). • Moses pitched the tent of meeting outside the camp to seek the LORD face-to-face (Exodus 33:7–11). • After interceding for the nation, Moses wanted more than rescue; he craved God Himself. Heart Postures That Invite His Presence • Holy hunger – a restless desire for more of God (Psalm 42:1-2). • Bold faith – approaching Him with confidence through Christ (Hebrews 10:19-22). • Humble dependence – recognizing we can do nothing without Him (John 15:5). • Covenant alignment – walking in step with His revealed will (Amos 3:3). Practical Ways to Prepare Ourselves Today 1. Repent quickly and walk in purity • “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us” (1 John 1:9). • Purity removes the grime that dulls spiritual perception (Psalm 24:3-4). 2. Set apart regular “tent of meeting” time • Jesus sought solitary places to pray (Mark 1:35). • Schedule unhurried, distraction-free moments for worship, Scripture, and listening. 3. Saturate your mind with the Word • “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly” (Colossians 3:16). • Scripture is the primary venue where God’s voice is heard and His character displayed. 4. Offer wholehearted worship • “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise” (Psalm 100:4). • Singing, thanksgiving, and adoration tune the heart to His nearness (Ephesians 5:18-20). 5. Present your body as a living sacrifice • “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God” (Romans 12:1-2). • Yielded obedience keeps the channel open for fuller revelation of His glory (John 14:21). 6. Cultivate ongoing fellowship with the Spirit • “Be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18). • Recognize, welcome, and respond to His inner promptings throughout the day (Galatians 5:25). 7. Gather with God’s people • “For where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I among them” (Matthew 18:20). • Corporate worship magnifies awareness of His presence and sharpens mutual encouragement (Hebrews 10:24-25). 8. Practice expectant silence and listening • Elijah heard the “gentle whisper” (1 Kings 19:12). • Quiet stillness positions us to notice His subtle yet powerful manifestations. Living Out the Nearness You Seek • Trust that in Christ you already carry His presence (1 Corinthians 6:19). • Keep short accounts with God, quickly confessing and realigning. • Let every ordinary task become an altar of fellowship (Colossians 3:17). • Anticipate a day when, like Moses, we will see Him “face to face” with unveiled glory (1 John 3:2; Revelation 22:4). |
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