Moses

A little theory I just thought of this morning while reading Exodus. Not 100% sure that this is correct interpretation of these scriptures, but here goes:

Now leave me alone so that my anger may burn against them and that I may destroy them. Then I will make you into a great nation."

But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God. "O LORD," he said, "why should your anger burn against your people, whom you brought out of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand?

Ex 32:10-11 NIV

The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."

Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.

Ex 33:14-15 NIV

Twice God tests Moses with an opportunity. Step away from this corrupt and rebellious "people of God". God will destroy them, and start again with Moses. God's presence will be with Moses, and God will make a great nation from Moses's descendants.


Twice Moses refuses God's offer. Why? Because He understands God's heart.


How many people in our world think they are a "Moses". They look down on the "corrupt" and "rebellious" church system, and think God will make a new start with them as leader. How many cults are born with this "special relationship" between God and one man.


Let Moses be our example. Walk in humility and LOVE the people of God, with all their flaws. Moses says "kill me rather than remove your presence from your people".