What can we learn about obedience from Moses' ascent to meet God in Exodus 19:3? “And Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain, saying, ‘This is what you are to say to the house of Jacob and to tell the sons of Israel:’” Key Observations About Moses’ Obedience • Immediate movement – “Moses went up”; no delay, no debate. • Vertical pursuit – he ascended physically, mirroring a heart eager to draw near. • Receptive posture – he was ready to listen before God spoke. • Mediatorial role – his climb positioned him to carry God’s word back to the people. What Obedience Looks Like in This Moment 1. Swift action in response to God’s call. 2. Willingness to leave comfort and embrace inconvenience (the strenuous climb). 3. Expectation that God will speak when we position ourselves before Him. 4. Acceptance of responsibility: hearing truth means passing it on faithfully. Lessons We Can Apply • Obedience is movement—faith that stays still is not yet obedience. • The harder the climb, the clearer the encounter; effort often precedes revelation. • God entrusts further instruction to those already acting on what they know. • True obedience is communal: we receive for the sake of others, not just ourselves. Supporting Scriptures • Genesis 22:3 – “So Abraham rose early in the morning…” (another example of prompt obedience). • 1 Samuel 15:22 – “To obey is better than sacrifice.” • Deuteronomy 10:12-13 – walking in all His ways “for your own good.” • John 14:15 – “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • James 1:22 – “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” Living It Out Today • When Scripture confronts, obey immediately—don’t wait for ideal conditions. • Seek daily “ascents”: devoted times that prioritize hearing God’s voice. • Let obedience become the channel through which God’s message reaches others. Final Takeaways Obedience propelled Moses up Sinai; the same readiness invites us into deeper fellowship with God and equips us to serve those He’s entrusted to us. |
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