Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Scripture

“The Lord said to Moses, ‘Come up to me on the mountain and wait there; I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.’” Exodus 24:12

Reflections

The Lord God called Moses to go up Mt. Sinai to receive the tablets of stone inscribed with the commandments.  But, he did not receive them immediately.  He had to wait.

It took six days of just being in the presence of the Lord God to get Moses ready for this life changing encounter.  Those six days were just the beginning.  It took that long to prepare Moses to be taught by God so that he could teach Israel how to be in relationship with God and with one another.

In today’s fast-paced world, it is often hard for us to spend even five minutes quietly alone before God.  We expect God to speak to us and do so immediately.  In the eyes of the world, to abide in the presence of God is unproductive time.  However, when we learn to slow down, be quiet, and be patient in the presence of God, God often draws us into a deeper more profound encounter.

Moses’ experience with God on Mt. Sinai is a reminder that the things of God take time.  Learning to trust God and wait on God’s timing is as important today as it was for Moses and the Israelites.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for the opportunity to abide with you and hear you speak into my daily life.  Grant me the patience as I listen and wait.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Exodus 24:12-18