Exodus 33
Dear RTB’ers,
We mentioned this “cleft rock” incident a few chapters ago and today we see it in context. Moses, again, seems to be looking for affirmation from the Lord that He will go with them and that He has chosen Moses to lead His people: For how shall it be known that I have found favor in Your sight, I and Your people? (v. 16a) You probably recall that Moses had a similar “insecurity” about leading the Israelites when God first approached him from the burning bush, how Moses tried to turn down God’s charge to him to confront Pharaoh. (See Exodus 3-4.) God gave Moses a number of assurances back then, but still Moses halted until God spoke firmly to him that he would go and that Aaron would be his mouthpiece. Today Moses sees God’s glory, but only His backside. Clearly, that was enough for Moses!
Today’s reading and the “burning bush” incident ought to move us to think about our own lives, as to what God has asked of us (or is now asking of us) and our reactions to His call. Have we rebelled or gently resisted or even hesitated a bit to where we know He is calling us? Right now I’m looking back on my own life, asking those questions. I’m going to continue to do that as I walk along today. Wanna join me?
Blessings!