What steps can you take to ensure God's presence is evident in your life? Radiant Evidence of His Presence “Now when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was unaware that his face had become radiant from speaking with the LORD.” – Exodus 34:29 Moses’ glowing face was a visible, literal signal that he had been with God. Our skin may not shine, but Scripture assures us that the Lord’s presence can still be unmistakably evident in our lives. Here are practical, Scripture-rooted steps for living so His nearness shows. Meet God Regularly and Intimately • Set aside unrushed, daily time for Scripture and prayer, just as Moses spent forty days and nights on the mountain (Exodus 34:28). • Jesus highlights the same pattern: “When you pray, go into your inner room… and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you” (Matthew 6:6). • Take James 4:8 at face value: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” • Treat this appointment as non-negotiable, the way you would an essential work meeting. Listen and Obey Immediately • Moses came down the mountain carrying the exact words God had spoken. Obedience kept the glow intact. • Jesus links obedience and presence: “Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me… and I will love him and will reveal Myself to him” (John 14:21). • Put every prompting of Scripture into practice quickly. The sooner you obey, the stronger the shine. Pursue Purity and Holiness • God called Israel to holiness right after giving them His law (Leviticus 11:44). Purity protects intimacy. • Peter echoes the call: “Be holy in all your conduct” (1 Peter 1:15). • Regularly confess sin and turn from it (1 John 1:9). A clear conscience allows His light to reflect without distortion. Stay in Continuous Fellowship • Moses spoke with God “face to face, as a man speaks with his friend” (Exodus 33:11). Maintain an ongoing dialogue throughout the day. • Practice thanksgiving, worship, and quick, humble petitions while driving, working, or resting (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18). • Sensitivity to the Spirit’s moment-by-moment guidance (Romans 8:14) keeps your life aligned with His presence. Reflect His Glory to Others • Moses’ radiance affected everyone who saw him; they “were afraid to come near him” (Exodus 34:30). • Our calling is similar, yet inviting: “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). • Express Christlike kindness, truth, and integrity so consistently that people recognize something supernatural. Guard the Glow • After each encounter with God, Moses covered his face with a veil until he spoke with the LORD again (Exodus 34:33-35). He stewarded the radiance. • Guard your heart diligently (Proverbs 4:23) by monitoring media intake, conversations, and influences that dull spiritual sensitivity. • Renew your mind with Scripture memorization (Psalm 119:11) to keep the light bright. Expect Transformation • “We all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory” (2 Corinthians 3:18). • God’s presence brings progressive, visible change—patience replacing irritability, hope crowding out despair, courageous witness displacing timidity. Live these steps, and like Moses, you may not notice the radiance immediately—but others will. God loves to make His nearness unmistakable in obedient, devoted lives. |
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