Wednesday Devotional
40 Weeks Of Prayer Series # 2
Moses’ Prayer for God’s Intervention Ex 33:12 – 34:9
Following the incident with the golden calf, God remained angry with the Israelites. He no longer remained in their midst, for the people were obstinate and God warned that he may destroy them.
Moses erected a tent of meeting outside the camp, and it was there that he would meet with God and God would speak to him. The people were aware of this distancing by God, mourned.
When God told Moses to continue leading the people to the Promised Land, Moses prayed for his presence among the people.
Lessons to learn:
1. God’s willingness to continue meeting with Moses demonstrates the fact that He always leaves an opening to appeal to Him, and to seek His will.
2. Prayer is very much a matter of man coming into the presence of God.
3. In showing himself to Moses, note the qualities God emphasized about himself. (Ex 34:6-7)
Questions to Ponder.
1. Why do you think people feel God is not near?
2. What kind of things might create distance between man and God?
3. How does a Christian know that God is willing to listen to his/her prayers, regardless of life’s circumstances?
4. Is there a way to avoid any distance between us and God?
