Thoughts for another day

April 16, 2010

Today's verse: Ex. 32:14. And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

Our relationship with God is of great importance and defines the kind of life we lead on earth. In the world we hardly see people having any relationship with God, leave alone a close and endearing one. I find this among well meaning people and of course preachers, teachers, priests and pastors too, who’re really moved when they attend prayer meetings, Bible studies, etc. At that time they’re so touched by God’s kindness and graciousness that they commit to serve Him always; but soon forget and that soon can be as soon as they reach their homes whose atmosphere overrides all the sweet pledges made to God a shade earlier. I’m sure pledges will be made again and not kept. You may think this is a pessimistic way of looking at things or even pre-judging, but I maintain it is reality as I’ve seen people do it so often to sicken me.

My heart is happy when I see or hear of some men and women of God who’re steadfast in their relationship with Him. No matter what, they always find time to be with God; praying before Him for self and for others, worshipping and praising Him and also reading His Word to get to know what His will is. In the Bible we find many such people and one such man we’ll look at today is Moses. Perhaps the only man of whom God says, ‘I know you by name, you’ve found favor with Me!!!’ (Ex. 33:12). I can truly see how deep the relationship is reading ch. 33 of Exodus.

You know the best part of the relationship is that God hears Moses. When I see the argument Moses gives in his plea (32:11-13) to save the Jews after they sinned grievously in making the golden calf, I can’t help but feel so good about our God when it says, ‘He repented’. See, Moses is making an argument before God, The Almighty, The Awesome One, The Maker of Heaven and earth and gives Him a very human argument. Is it impossible for God to raise up people in His Name or is it impossible for God to blank the minds of the Egyptians in this accord? Yet, God listens to Moses… yes, He listens to Moses and answers him. You know when I look at this, I can hope that one day, when our relationship with God is like Moses’ we too shall ask and He will answer for how can He, the Great God spurn the passionate advances of them who love Him and intend a relationship?