Monday, November 8, 2021
Monday, November 8, 2021
Moses recorded his experience asking God a very big request.
Exodus 33:18 Then Moses said, “I pray you, show me Your glory!” (NASB)
Have you ever been hesitant to pray for a certain request? Maybe it seemed too big or unusual. On the other hand, you know the Bible teaches that – with God, nothing is impossible! Never be afraid to pray a BIG prayer request or a difficult prayer request . . . God can handle it. Leave the answer up to Him!
Remember when Moses gathered the Israelites around Mount Sinai, and he went up into the cloud of God’s glory and received the 10 commandments? Remember, also, upon returning to the people Moses found they had created an idol and begun worshipping it! (How is it people can respond so differently to the visible presence of God?) Moses had to intercede on behalf of Israel to prevent God from wiping out the nation. Having secured a merciful forgiveness from the Almighty — Moses has something to request for himself!
Moses asked to see God’s glory. After all, he had spent a lot of time speaking to God; he was desirous of knowing more. The Bible says, “no one can see God and live.” So, God showed Moses as much of His glory as any mortal man could bear! Read about it for yourself in Exodus chapter 33.