Priest to meet you (2)

Yesterday we discovered this news: that as followers of Jesus, we've been given the job of priest (long robe optional :)) - which means to serve others. To be able to do this job, we need to first seek God's presence and understand that he's always with us and always on our side. We need to listen for his voice.

In Exodus 3, Moses had run away from trouble in Egypt and settled down doing quiet work. So what did God do? He 'called to him from within the bush, "Moses! Moses"' (Exodus 3:4 NIV)! When we need to get our spiritual life back on track, God sometimes chooses to speak in a way we can't ignore. Later, when God gave Moses the Ten Commandments for a people who desperately needed guidance, he used trumpets, smoke and thunder (Exodus 20:18)! Scary stuff, but it got the importance of Moses' God-conversation across to God's people.

But, as well as in the big, un-ignorable moments, God wants to meet with us as friend: 'The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, just like a friend' (Exodus 33:11 CEV). It's one-on-one time with God that really sets us on a good foundation. Without it, Moses would have been a completely different leader. With it, not only was Moses guided well, but people around him saw God (literally) shining from his face.



So what now? You are a priest in God's Kingdom. Make time to hear his voice and experience his real, life-changing presence. Then ask him how you can serve those around you.





— SCRIPTURE —

'The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, just like a friend.' Exodus 33:11 CEV
— SOULFOOD —

Acts 3:11-5:42, Matt 2:13-18, Ps 75, Pro 10:22-23