This past week I have started reading a book called, "The Presence Based Church," and what struck me was the idea that God's presence needs to go with us.
What am I talking about? When Moses was leading the Israelites, Moses begged God and virtually demanded that God would accompany him wherever he would go. If you have kids, or have spent any time with younger children, you realize how children most often want your presence. Sam, our son who's almost 3, loves to grab my hand and beg me to come "play trucks." He doesn't just want me to sit in the same room, or even to watch on the floor, but he wants my attention, my interaction and friendship.
How often do we desire the same from God? We don't want to head into the unknown alone, but hope that God will come alongside us. Thankfully God promises his Holy Spirit to be with us, so we don't have to wonder if God will come along, like a dog. But God is always there (He says, "He will never leave us nor forsake us").
Back to the story of Moses in Exodus 33:17 - God promises to be with Moses because he is pleased with him and knows him by name. I'm certainly thankful, that through Jesus, God is pleased with me and I can be called a child of God.
How have you seen God's presence in you life...leave a comment.
Paul
(Pastor of Gateway Community Church)
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