Today's Reading: Exodus 33
Today’s verse
occurs in the context of Moses' interaction with God after the incident of the
golden calf. Moses had interceded on behalf of the people of Israel, and God had
relented from destroying them. However, because of their disobedience and
rebellion, God had also decided not to accompany them on their journey to the
Promised Land.
In this
verse, God assures Moses that His presence will go with the Israelites after
all, and that He will give them rest. This is a significant promise because the
presence of God was essential for the Israelites' success and well-being.
Without God's presence, they would be vulnerable to attack, and they would lack
the guidance and direction they needed to reach their destination.
The promise
of rest in this verse is also significant because it suggests that God's
presence would bring peace and security to the Israelites. This was an
invitation for them to enter into God's rest, which is a state of trust and
contentment in God's provision and care. It is that place where your heart
fully trusts the Lord and you experience a “peace that passes all understanding”
(Philippians 4:7).
This verse
has relevance for Christians today as well. The promise of God's presence and
rest is a reminder that we are not alone in our journey of faith. God is with
us, guiding and directing us, and providing us with the peace and rest that we
need to continue on our journey. This promise is also a call to trust in God's
provision and care, even when we face challenges and difficulties.
In Hebrews
4:10-11, we are exhorted to enter into God’s rest. In fact, we are told to “strive”
to enter that rest, which means to make every effort to find that place of rest
and peace. This rest is not a physical place but a state of being in which we
experience the peace and contentment that comes from trusting in God's
provision and care. This kind of rest only comes from God’s holy presence.
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