Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Give Me More...

Moses communicated with God face to face, as a man talks with a friend. God knew him by name and Moses found favor in God's eyes.  But Moses passion and desire was to know God's ways so he could continue to find favor in God's eyes.  The thought of moving ahead of God, even when knowing God's will, terrified him.  To Moses, his relationship with God was first priority.  Is God your first priority?

Intimacy With God (Exodus 33:7-28)
Time spent with God results in a greater desire to know God.
Continuing to please God requires a continual pursuit of God.
Are you satisfied with your current knowledge of God or do you hunger for more?
What are you doing to increase your knowledge of God?  Are you in His word daily?  Are you talking with Him regularly?  Are you obeying Him consistently?
What areas of your life have you been forging ahead in, without considering God's leading? What are you going to do to rectify the situation?
What distinguishes you from all the other people around you in your daily life?

Exposure to God (Exodus 34:1-28)
True worship only comes in the context of God's revealed truth.
What has God's revelation of His character revealed to you about your character?
How do you respond to God's revealed glory through His word?  And what does this response tell you about yourself?
How might your life pursuits be revealing a wrong view of God's all-sufficiency?
What alliances with our world are you currently in that are corrupting your walk with God?

Reflection of God (Exodus 34:29-35)‏
Meaningful life change always accompanies time spent with God.
What does your life reflect to the world around you?  Is it a mirror?  Or is it a reflection of Christ and His glory?
Does your time spent with God result in changes in your life?  If not, why not?

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