What steps can you take to prioritize time with God like Moses did? Setting the Scene: Moses’ Tent of Meeting “Now Moses used to take the tent and pitch it outside the camp at a distance from the camp; he called it the Tent of Meeting. Anyone who sought the LORD would go out to the Tent of Meeting outside the camp.” (Exodus 33:7) Key Observations From the Verse • Moses acted intentionally—he “used to take the tent.” • He placed it “outside the camp,” creating distance from distractions. • The spot was named for its purpose—“Tent of Meeting.” • It became the recognized place for anyone who “sought the LORD.” • This practice was regular, not occasional. Practical Steps to Prioritize Time With God 1. Establish a Dedicated Place • Choose a consistent location—a chair, a corner, your car at lunch. • By naming it in your mind (“my meeting place”), you reinforce the purpose. • Matthew 6:6: “When you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father…” 2. Schedule Consistent Time • Block it on the calendar as seriously as any appointment. • Morning often works best—Mark 1:35: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place to pray.” • If mornings fail, pick a time you can guard daily—Daniel 6:10 prayed three fixed times. 3. Create Holy Separation • Silence notifications; leave the phone outside the room. • Moses distanced himself from daily noise; do likewise. • Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” 4. Approach With Expectation • Moses believed God would speak—so can you. • Open Scripture first, then speak back in prayer. • Romans 10:17: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” 5. Lead Those Around You • Moses’ example invited “anyone” to seek the LORD. • Share how you meet with God; invite family members to set their own times. • Deuteronomy 6:6-7: teach God’s words “diligently to your children.” 6. Guard the Routine Against Drift • Life will press in; resist the urge to relocate the tent back into the camp. • Hebrews 10:23: “Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess.” • Review the schedule each week; adjust, don’t abandon. Scripture-Filled Practices to Enrich the Meeting • Read consecutively through books of the Bible—Joshua 1:8: “Meditate on it day and night.” • Journal answered prayers—Psalm 77:11: “I will remember the deeds of the LORD.” • Sing a hymn or worship song—Psalm 100:2: “Come before Him with joyful songs.” Expected Results of Intentional Time • Deeper intimacy—James 4:8: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” • Clearer guidance—Proverbs 3:5-6: “He will make your paths straight.” • Increased peace—Isaiah 26:3: “You keep in perfect peace the mind that is stayed on You.” Follow Moses’ pattern: take the “tent,” pitch it outside the camp, and meet the Lord there each day. |
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