Nothing Comforts Quite Like God's Word

Psalm 119:89-90--"Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures." (NIV)

I'm not sure if it's a sign of the times, a sign of my aging years, or because of the heaviness of the call God has on my life...BUT...Honestly, I need to be replenished every day.


Today was no different. And can I just say, "Ahhhhhh. Nothing comforts my soul like the WORD OF GOD." It silences the accusations of the enemy. It clarifies perspective. It strengthens my weary faith!

Today, I read from Exodus 33:12-14. "Moses said to the LORD, "You have been telling me, 'Lead these people,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, 'I know you by name and you have found favor with me.' 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."

When I read this passage, I felt as if I could feel Moses' concern and maybe even a hint of a slight frustration. Moses desperately needed God's confirmation. He trusted God but needed His re-assurance.

Today, as I read this passage, two things from Moses' prayer stood out.

1. "Teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you." Friends, in order to fulfill God's purpose for our life we must allow Him to teach us His ways. In order to truly know Him and find favor with Him, we must follow Him. God instructed Moses. He gave him the Ten Commandments. Today, God invites us to "be taught" by Him and know Him through His Word. Hebrews 4:12-13 reminds us that "For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." (NIV) If we want to hear God's voice and really know Him...we need to spend time with Him in His Word.
2. "Remember that this nation is your people." The second part of Moses' prayer demonstrated His surrender and humility. I can almost hear the silent cry whispering behind his words saying...this task you've called me to is too big for me. This is Your mission, God. These are Your people. Again, a  great reminder to those of us who want to faithfully follow God. "Lord, my marriage is Yours." "Lord, my children are Yours." "Lord, this ministry is YOURS." "Lord, the impossible task that You've called me to is YOURS."

As I followed Moses' prayer this morning, God reminded me of His response. In Exodus 32:14,"The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."

In Ex. 32: 14-16, "Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?"


Again, Moses response fills my own heart with a cry of unless You go with us Father...please, please, please, don't send us. I don't want to be like the world. I want to be distinguished as YOURS. I want the world to see the difference and to know that my life is YOURS, LORD. 

Friend, if that is your cry. I believe God responds to us the same as He did Moses. "And the LORD said to Moses, "I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name." (Ex. 32:17, NIV)
2 Chronicles 16:9 says, "For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him." (NIV)

We are NOT alone. So, today, I want to encourage you to take time to spend time with God in His Word. Surrender everything He's called you to, back to Him. Then, rest in the truth that He is with YOU! He will establish His purposes! NEVER EVER GIVE UP!