Dave’s Monday Blast – March 30, 2026

We discovered last week in Exodus 33 that one of the greatest leaders in human history was a sinful, murdering, fearful man, yet God chose Moses to lead His chosen people out of captivity. God chose Israel, God chose Moses and God has chosen us to be His instruments to “set the captive free”. God spoke to Moses “face to face” in this account (Exodus 33:7 – 11) and He has chosen us to do the same.

We discover in this account that Moses had a deep, personal relationship with God. It is worth a closer look to fully understand how he maintained this relationship which allowed him to be the kind of leader that God required. Take a moment to read this text again: Exodus 33: 7 – 11.

Moses was intentional about where he chose to meet with God. Hence, it is critically important that we find that place where we can consistently seek His presence. So we observe Moses INTENTIONALLY setting up a place to meet with the Lord. First15 comments: “We need an uninterrupted time and place to rest in His presence in order to live our lives with His Spirit, Word and love, as our foundation and fuel.” Where can you meet with God consistently? What time in your day can be uninterrupted? I know that you know…that without this dedicated meeting with God, we will struggle to remain free from the burdens, lies, and sin that so easily entangles (Hebrews 12:1 – 3).

We must believe that God longs to be with us just as deeply as He longed to be “face to face” with Moses. There is no end to His love for us. He created us for relational intimacy. There is no other path to the abundant purpose filled life He has called us to than a life lived in His presence (Hebrews 11:6). To fully grasp these truths just consider that He offered up His only Son as payment for a restored relationship with you!

Know that as you encounter God consistently and abundantly, you will draw others to worship and seek a greater relationship with your  heavenly Father. Exodus 33:10 says: “And when all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance of the tent, all the people would rise up and worship each at his tent door.” You and I were created to encounter God “Face to Face”. So, living as God designed you, by consistently encountering His presence, will lead others to do the same. First15 concludes: “The best way to lead others to God is out of consistent encounters with Him. In encountering Him,, we naturally begin to become like Him and therefore reveal His heart in all that we do.” That’s really good isn’t it!