How can we prepare ourselves to meet God, as Moses did in Exodus 34:4? remember who calls you - Moses “went up Mount Sinai as the LORD had commanded him” (Exodus 34:4). - Meeting God always begins with His invitation; our role is to respond. - John 6:44: “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him.” • Cultivate sensitivity to God’s prompting through regular Scripture reading and listening hearts. rise early and prioritize - “He rose early in the morning” (Exodus 34:4). - Giving God the first and best part of the day declares His supreme worth. • Psalm 5:3: “In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.” • Set a consistent, unrushed time; silence notifications; let nothing compete with this appointment. come with clean hands and pure hearts - Moses carried new, unbroken tablets—symbol of a fresh start. - Psalm 24:3-4 underscores the same: “Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? … He who has clean hands and a pure heart.” • Confess known sin (1 John 1:9). • Renounce idols—anything that rivals Christ’s place in your affections. • James 4:8: “Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” embrace humble obedience - “As the LORD had commanded him” (Exodus 34:4). Moses followed every detail. - God meets those who submit, not those who negotiate. • John 14:21: “Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me… and I will reveal Myself to him.” • Ask, “Is there any clear command I’m delaying to obey?” then act promptly. seek solitude for undistracted communion - Moses ascended the mount—away from noise and people. • Matthew 6:6: “Go into your inner room, shut your door and pray to your Father.” • Choose a quiet place; leave the phone facedown; let Scripture shape the conversation. offer yourself as a living sacrifice - Moses carried tablets; we bring ourselves. • Romans 12:1: “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—your spiritual service of worship.” • Surrender plans, ambitions, and fears; invite God to write His will on your heart. anticipate transformation, not information alone - After meeting God, Moses’ face shone (Exodus 34:29). • 2 Corinthians 3:18: “We… are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory.” • Expect character change, deeper love, renewed mission. Summary checklist for meeting God: 1. Respond to His invitation. 2. Guard a prime, early slot. 3. Confess and cleanse. 4. Obey immediately. 5. Withdraw to focus. 6. Surrender wholly. 7. Expect to leave different—reflecting His glory in daily life. |
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