Daily Devotional

I get so intrigued by the behind-the-scenes features of a movie that I like. It really lets me know some of the intricate details of the movie’s creation. As a leader, I am always intrigued by how much a good director can make a movie great by asking questions, taking notes, and offering suggestions. I’m confident that most of us can attest that amazing things can happen to us if we remain open to the wisdom and direction of insightful people. But more than that, we must also take time to allow God to do this in our lives.
 
In Exodus 34, Moses took some time to practice silence and solitude as he went up to a mountain to spend time with God. When he did, he received guidelines for God’s people on how they were to live, keeping their relationship with God at the center. When Moses came down from the mountain his face was glowing; he was radiating from his time in God’s presence. In the New Testament, we also see Jesus regularly make time to spend with God in the “erēmos” which translates to “wilderness or quiet place”. May we follow Paul’s advice in his letter to the Romans, “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer,” as we radiate the joy, peace, and love of Jesus Christ heading into the new year (Rom. 12:12). 

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