Dave’s Monday Blast – March 23, 2026

We read in Exodus of God’s faithfulness to lead, speak to, and encounter Moses. We read of Moses coming before his God boldly and asking for His hand in delivering and forgiving his people.” (First15 Devotional)  What kind of man was Moses that our perfect God would choose to meet with Him face-to-face?

We know from the Biblical accounts that Moses was a sinful, murdering, fearful man. Yet our God did choose to meet with him “face-to-face” and speak with him “as a man speaks to his friend.” (Exodus 33:7 – 11). Take a moment and read through this passage for a bit of context.

A recent article from First15 provides some insight into their relationship. “We read of Moses coming before his God boldly and asking for His hand in delivering and forgiving His people.” Let’s take a little time over the next couple of weeks to unpack Exodus 33. The lessons learned can lead us into more consistent and impactful encounters with the living God; a goal that every INTENTIONAL man of God aspires to attain.

Toward that end, First15 comments: “Picture the cloud of God’s presence descending from heaven in a way that everyone could see. Place yourself in that tent, hearing Moses talk with God, seeing the glory of God face-to-face with a broken, sinful man. What a picture of God’s heart for us! If Moses could enter into the presence of God, surely all of us can. If Moses could speak with God face-to-face, surely we who have been bought with the blood of Christ can. If God would encounter Moses, speak to him, and guide him, He will surely do the same for each of us. In humility, let’s learn from this man who so faithfully encountered and followed God.”

Closing this week: Just as Moses boldly entered into the very presence of God in spite of his past and present failures, we are reminded in Hebrews 4:16 to enter boldly into His presence to “find the grace to help in time of need”