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The Glory of God’s Presence

Moses was someone in the Bible who got to experience what it meant to be close to God. God was so close to him; it was like Moses could hear God breathing or feel God’s arms around him like a big bear hug.

Moses was given an important job—to lead God’s people out of slavery in Egypt. But Moses didn’t have to do it alone. God went with him. God parted the Red Sea so His people could walk through on dry land. Moses even sings a song about it in Exodus 15.

Then God appeared as a big cloud that guided the people in the daytime and a huge flame that lit their way at night. These things reminded Moses and God’s people that God was present with them. They were not alone in the desert. And God is present with us today, too.

Question: Have you ever felt like God was close to you? What was that like?

Prayer: Dear God, thank You for never leaving me alone. Show me Your glory like You showed Moses and Your people in Exodus. Help me to know that You are near to me when I feel alone. Amen.