Exodus 33 - God's Presence - Zoë Guy

Moses knew that the presence of God was the vital thing that set the Israelites apart. He says to God ‘What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth.’ The presence of God is vital in our lives, it is what defines who we are and sets us apart. We often use the language at Everyday Church that we are image bearers and kingdom bringers - bringing the kingdom and bearing the image of God wherever we go. And we can only do this through the presence of God in us and changing us! The presence of God is vital for mission, showing others that we are different and showing them who God is. Note how God gave his presence to Moses, ahead of his task to go through the wilderness to the Promised Land. God then pours out his presence through the Holy Spirit on Jesus, before he heads into the wilderness and for the ministry that lay ahead of him. Jesus then promises his presence to the disciples in Matthew 28, when he tells them to go and make disciples, and says for I will be with you!