(Exodus 33:12-14, 17-19)
Walking with one whom we love brings profound joy and comfort in life. Yet what is even more important is to live a life that walks with God. The greatest blessing is to be with God, who loved us and gave His only Son, Jesus, upon the cross. Just as the people of Israel who came out of Egypt, may we never forget the grace of God and walk with the Lord each day.
1. Stiff-necked people
God rebuked the Israelites who had made and bowed down to a golden idol cast in the shape of a calf, calling them “a stiff-necked people” (Exodus 33:3). This refers to those who are stubborn and act according to their own thoughts. Just as the Israelites worshiped the golden idol calf, we too often live by placing our own thoughts above the will of God, driven by the strength of our self-will. The prophet Isaiah described this human nature, saying, “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way” (Isaiah 53:6). This reveals how people, living according to their own desires, tend to blame others when confronted with the difficulties of life. Yet in reality, the true cause of the problem often lies not with others, but within ourselves. Therefore, in order to live a life that walks with God, we must first lay down our pride and stubbornness and humbly come before the Lord.

2. A people in need of the Lord’s favor and grace
We cannot live apart from the favor of God. Moses, as one who had found favor in the sight of God, was granted the grace to speak with Him (Exodus 33:13). God regarded Moses with honor and praised him, and even protected him when Aaron and Miriam criticized him (Numbers 12:7?8). The woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years also earnestly longed for God’s favor, and by touching the edge of His clothes, she was immediately healed (Mark 5:25?29). We, too, are in need of such favor. May we become children of God who walk with Him daily and experience His great favor in every moment of life.

3. The mercy and compassion of the Lord
The Lord, having heard Moses’ plea, revealed His glory and extended His grace (Exodus 33:18?19). He first said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you,” revealing Himself to be the One who is good (Exodus 33:19a). He then continued, saying, “I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence,” thereby revealing His character as the merciful and gracious God (Exodus 33:19b; 34:5?6). Furthermore, He declared, “I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion,” thus highlighting His sovereign grace and mercy (Exodus 33:19c). May we be those who daily long for the presence of this good and compassionate God and live a life that walks with Him.
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