Just as a man speaks to his friend.

Exodus 33:7-11, Now Moses used to take the tent and pitch it outside the camp, a good distance from the camp, and he called it the tent of meeting. And it came about, that everyone who sought the LORD would go out to the tent of meeting which was outside the camp. And it came about, whenever Moses went out to the tent, that all the people would arise and stand, each at the entrance of his tent, and gaze after Moses until he entered the tent. And it came about, whenever Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would descend and stand at the entrance of the tent; and the LORD would speak with Moses. When all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance of the tent, all the people would arise and worship, each at the entrance of his tent. Thus the LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, just as a man speaks to his friend. When Moses returned to the camp, his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, would not depart from the tent.

Moses was able to meet and continue to intercede for the nation, for he knew that unless God went with them, he did not want to go. And we see this young man Joshua, one day to become a powerful leader of the people, who was dedicated to seeking the Lord. We have this great privilege in coming to Christ, for He puts His Spirit within us! We have access to Him, and as we allow Him He will guide us and release His power through us. What does He want to accomplish today?

We thank You for Your counselor, Your Spirit who guides us into truth; release Your power through us today, O Lord.