The place 

‘Then the LORD said, “There is a place near me.”’ Exodus 33:21 NIV 

His marriage was in trouble, his congregation was worshipping a cow and Joshua, his closest friend, was having trouble understanding God’s ways. In a real sense, Moses was totally alone. So where do you go when the things you love and the people closest to you aren’t enough? Here’s your answer: ‘There is a place near me.’ Understand this: the enemy will do everything he can to keep you from reaching this place, and once you’re there, he’ll do everything in his power to keep you from staying too long. The reason is that he knows that in this place you’ll find answers – real solutions to the problems you’re facing. You’ll also find empowerment. After Moses had been there, his appearance changed, his words were more effective and he was able to offer God’s people real direction. Yet before he found it, he was no different from anyone else. In this place he also found rest. Listen: ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest’ (Exodus 33:14 NIV). When you get overloaded, your vision gets blurred and you become resistant to the very ideas you need because you just can’t handle any more. What’s the answer? Listen again: ‘There is a place near me.’ Make the passion of your life to find this place and live in it! 

Prayer Point:

I thank You, God, that You care enough about me to provide a resting place for me near You. I ask Lord, during the times of my anger, that I would find forgiveness, and through the times of denial and depression, that You would just walk with me until I find that oasis of acceptance and peace. Amen.