March 9, 2006 - Shawn Robinson, Clayton Community Church (Clayton)

March 9, 2006

Exodus 19
Shawn Robinson, Clayton Community Church (Clayton)

Read the passage and respond to these questions:

1. how would you characterize God as he revealed Himself to Moses and the Israelites?
2. What was God’s fundamental message to the Israelites on this day?
3. How were the people called to demonstrate their part of the bargain?
In this encounter between Moses and God we see the special relationship God desires between Himself and His people. He has brought them out of captivity on “eagles wings,” drawing them near to himself. He sees his people as a treasured possession, hungering for them to follow Him in obedience so they can shine with his radiance. He longs to draw near to his people and to be heard by them so they may place their trust in Him.
Here’s the amazing part of this story…God desires this same intimacy with you! You are his treasured possession with whom He longs to be close. One author said it best when he commented, “The story of the Bible isn’t primarily about the desire of people to be with God; it’s the desire of God to be with people.” The rest of Scripture rings true with this same message. Consider Paul’s repeated desire to be found in Christ. Consider his famous heart’s cry in Philippians 3 to know “know him.” Of course, Paul is not saying anything different than Jesus himself, who said that eternal life is knowing the Father and His Son (John 17.3).
prayer
Today, let the focus of your time with God be to reflect on his love for you, his care for you, and your value in his eyes. You are His treasured possession!