“… and Moses led the flock to the back of the desert… and the Angel of the Lord appeared to him…” Exodus 3:1,2
God’s presence – which includes revelation, calling, and empowerment – happens as we faithfully embrace the present day, moment by moment, reality of the work given us to do.
We tend to want to meet God everywhere – anywhere – except for where we happen to be at any given time. We think present circumstances have little to do with the real deal. Thus, like fidgety prairie dogs, with our heads darting to and fro, scanning the horizon for any signs of Life, we quickly forget that the Voice of I AM happens right here, right where we are; right here in the back of the desert.
Moses encountered God as he was faithful and diligent in his work. One could speculate that if Moses had been irresponsible in the shepherding of the little flock, he would have missed the greater call to shepherd Israel. Being a shepherd wasn’t the most prestigious occupation in the world (it meant life or death to the sheep, though). Yet, it was there, there in the daily decision to faithfully embrace the work given him, when God spoke. There, in the all hallowed Present, God revealed, called, and empowered his servant Moses.
Father, guide my eyes, my heart, my entire being to the present thing you’ve given. Grant me diligence to thankfully be about your present-day business so that, through your holy fire, your revelation and calling would shine forth in my life. For the glory of your Name. Amen.
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