Someday we will get to see what Moses wanted to see: the glory of God. We will look Jesus right in the face and will not be destroyed but will be filled with glorious joy. In the heart of every man there is a yearning—yet unsatisfied—to see this promise fulfilled. We know that there is more for us to see, and so we long to gaze upon the beautiful face of Jesus Christ.

This Passing Glory

In Exodus 33:12-23 Moses approached God with two of the most audacious demands that any man has ever made: “Please show me now your ways” (Ex. 33:13) and “Please show me your glory” (v. 18).

In order to lead people effectively, Moses needed to know the mind of God. He didn’t want God simply to send down orders; he wanted to know the purpose behind God’s plans. To that end, Moses wanted to remain in constant communication with his Maker. This was essential to his leadership as a man of God.

Intimate Knowledge of God

Any man who seeks God’s calling should pray the way Moses prayed. We should ask God to give us intimate knowledge of him. The things we do will be successful only if God is in them. Whenever we do something that God has called us to do—whether it is serving in our singleness, learning how to be married, working at a job, or getting involved in ministry—we need to pray that God will show us his way to go about things.

Moses also wanted something more: he wanted to see God’s glory.

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