Moses’ Desire

Author Darlene J. Conard

“How amiable are thy tabernacles. O Lord of host! My soul longeth, yeah even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and soul crieth out for the living God. (Psalm 84:1-2 KJV) There’s no other words to describe a longing for the presence of the Lord.

Diligently, Moses sought to please God seeking His face. “I beg You, show me Your glory.” God replied, “I will make My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before You; and I will be gracious to whom I’ll be gracious, and I will sow mercy on whom I will be show mercy. You cannot see My face; for there shall be no man see Me and live. Behold, there is a place by Me, and You will stand upon the rock, and it shall come to pass, while My glory passes by, I will put you in the cleft of the rock and will cover you with my hand while I pass by. And I will take away my hand and you will see My back parts; but My face you will not see. God gave him that. (Exodus 33:18- 23)

Moses grazed the sheep on the backside of the desert where he had an encountered with God.

It was nowhere that no one would ever believe God would reveal Himself, especially as a burning bush. As soon as God told him what His mission was Moses became uncomfortable. He was going to lead his people out of bondage. Going back meant facing Pharoah. Facing Pharoah meant putting his life on the line. His excuses didn’t go over well with God. Moses discovered that arguing with God became a lost cause. (Exodus chapter 3 and 4)

Isn’t it amazing how we think we know ourselves better than God?

The moment we enter His presence everything changes, everything! Situations are nothing, people’s opinions don’t even affect us.

Moses got to experience God in a way that no one else could. It was all due to being alone. I’m not the same person I was a few weeks ago. I have had a life changing encounter with God. The things that used to matter no longer affect me.

Beloved I encourage you to press into prayer. Hold on, those circumstances are going to become your greatest blessing!