“If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.” The Lord replied, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:13-14 (Chapter 33)
This chapter gets personal. Moses reaches out to God, not just on behalf of the people he leads, but for the wellbeing of his own strength and soul. Exhausted from the drama of discontent, fear and restless sinfulness, Moses wants more than the skills needed to guide these people in covenant keeping. He longs to be a man, in the likeness of God, who can lead a Holy nation.
There is a profound difference in knowing who God is and acknowledging His mind boggling character, that loves with out reservation, defines justice and forgives and forgets because He wants to, and choosing to be molded in His images once again. It was freewill that brought man down, and freewill that brings us back to the creation God made and said was good.
Seek God’s favor and you will find rest.
Love,
Gretchen