Following God is one of the most incredible things in the world. It is an experience like few others that leaves you changed, in awe and even looking at what might be next.
One example of the presence of God and following Him is how Moses followed and led God’s people. Read the next few verses and see that example. Also notice what God might bring out in your mind.
Exodus 40:34-38 NLT
Then the cloud covered the Tabernacle, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle. 35 Moses could no longer enter the Tabernacle because the cloud had settled down over it, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle. 36 Now whenever the cloud lifted from the Tabernacle, the people of Israel would set out on their journey, following it. 37 But if the cloud did not rise, they remained where they were until it lifted. 38 The cloud of the Lord hovered over the Tabernacle during the day, and at night fire glowed inside the cloud so the whole family of Israel could see it. This continued throughout all their journeys.
We might leave those verses with some different thoughts. That is a good thing, but it is also a reminder that we need to learn from each other. What I learn should be valuable to you, and what you take away from it should be of value to me.
The cloud was something that catches my attention. It symbolizes the place where the glory of God dwells. When the cloud would rise and move, the people were to move. But when the cloud stayed, the people were to stay.
Learn to follow. There are things that become a guide or a map or a prompting to follow God. I need that. No, I want that. Learn to enjoy His presence, to long for His presence, to run toward His presence. But in the Old Testament things were very, very different.
The presence of God is a great thing. Enjoy God. Listen to His voice. Follow His prompting and leading.
How do you stay where God wants you and where God is?
Joshua 1:7 NLT
Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do.
Be strong. Best place for that is where God is and where God guides.
Look for it. Long for it. Look for Him. Long for Him. Treasure those times where the cloud guides. The cloud also comforts, strengthens and becomes energy for each of us who choose to follow Him.
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