HIS EVER PRESENCE Saturday October 3, 2015
Text: Exodus 33:12 – 23 Memory verse: v 15
Adam Clarke in his commentary on our text, posited that “Without supernatural assistance, and a most particular providence, he knew that it would be impossible either to govern such a people, or support them in the desert; and therefore he wishes to be well assured on this head, that he may lead them up with confidence, and be able to give them the most explicit assurances of support and protection.” The condition for this to be possible is stated in Isaiah 63:9. God had earlier given them the assurance of going with them in 33:3. Despite the assurances, Moses came up with the words in 33:15. He had some reservations about the journey because of its involvements and strenuous nature.
There are so many challenges that are before us in our lives’ journey. There are enemies to contend with. The only guarantee for our victory; our success, our protection and guidance is the presence of God. If you need all these, you have to court the favour of God’s presence to go with you every second, minute, hour and day of your life. Do not undermine this because it will amount to leaning on your own understanding which will fail you.
Food for Thought: Full assurance of God’s presence is a great motivator in any endeavour we want to undertake in life.
Prayer: God, grant me the favour of your presence every day of my life.
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