Transformative Joy
Read This Week: Exodus 24
When Moses went and told the people all the Lord’s words and laws, they responded with one voice, “Everything the Lord has said we will do.” Moses then wrote down everything the Lord had said. He got up early the next morning and built an altar at the foot of the mountain and set up twelve stone pillars representing the twelve tribes of Israel. – Exodus 24:3-4 NIV
Chapter 24 is pivotal in Exodus, where God’s covenant with Israel is formally confirmed. This moment marks a transition from giving the law to establishing a sacred relationship between God and His chosen people. The chapter is rich with spiritual insights and practical applications, offering lessons on covenantal faithfulness, worship, and the holiness of God. The chapter begins with an invitation from God to Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy elders of Israel to ascend Mount Sinai. Here, God reveals His presence. The layout of this chapter reflects a covenant ceremony, which shows the transformative joy of Israel’s commitment.
This section demonstrates that God calls specific leaders to approach Him but with clear boundaries. While Moses alone can come near, others must worship from afar. This emphasizes God’s holiness and the necessity of reverence in coming before Him. Verses 3-8 show that Moses shares God’s laws with the people, and they respond, “All the words which the Lord has said we will do.” Moses offers sacrifices and sprinkles the blood on the altar and the people, symbolizing the binding nature of this covenant. Blood signifies purification and commitment, foreshadowing to the ultimate covenant in Christ’s blood.
Verses 9-11 tell us that The leaders see a manifestation of God, described as a pavement of sapphire beneath His feet—a scene of transcendent beauty and holiness. Remarkably, they eat and drink in His presence, signifying peace and fellowship. Then in verses 12-18, God calls Moses higher to receive the stone tablets. As Moses enters the cloud of glory, the text emphasizes his obedience and the awe-inspiring presence of God, represented by the consuming fire on the mountain.
The people’s declaration, “We will do and be obedient,” highlights the importance of commitment in a covenant relationship. For believers today, it serves as a reminder that faith must be accompanied by a willingness to follow God’s commands. The structured approach to God’s presence—allowing some to draw closer while others remain at a distance—teaches reverence. It also points to Christ as our mediator, through whom we have full access to God.
The sprinkling of blood prefigures Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice, which sealed the new covenant (Hebrews 9:12–15). This invites us to reflect on the depth of God’s grace and the cost of our redemption. The sapphire-like pavement and the consuming fire illustrate God’s otherness and majesty. This should inspire awe in our worship and remind us that our God is transcendent and approachable through Christ. Moses’ ascent to the cloud represents an invitation to deeper communion with God. In our spiritual journey, we are also called to seek God’s presence and linger in His word and prayer for deeper understanding and intimacy.
Just as the Israelites affirmed their obedience, we should take time to reaffirm our commitment to God. Reflect on areas of our lives where we must align more closely with His will. Consider how we prepare for worship. Do we come with a sense of awe, or has it become routine? It should compel us to reflect on God’s holiness as we gather in His presence. The blood of the covenant points to Christ, and we should let the significance of His sacrifice motivate us to live a life of gratitude and surrender.
Moses’ encounter with God also shows the value of solitude with Him. Dedicate time each day to seek His presence through Scripture and prayer, allowing His glory to transform you. The shared meal in God’s presence reminds us of the importance of community. Engage in Christian fellowship where mutual encouragement and shared worship are central.
This section of our study is a profound narrative of God’s desire to dwell with His people, establish relationships, and invite them into His glory. As we study and meditate on Exodus 24, may we be inspired to live in covenantal faithfulness, worship God with honor, and seek His presence daily. In doing so, we experience the joy and transformation of fellowship with the Almighty.
Exodus 24:7 Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it aloud to the people; and they said, “Everything that the Lord has said we will do, and we will be obedient.”
God’s special promise
Father God’s special promise to the Israelites is the confirmation of the covenant he made with them, which means they are his chosen people,
His promise is to be their Father God, and lead them into the promised land provided they obey his laws and commands.
God‘s commitment was written by his own hand in Exodus 2412 to guide and Give them instructions.
God gave Moses to help them.
Father God blessed us with Jesus.
This for shadows the ultimate fulfillment of the covenant through Jesus Christ, whose blood established the new covenant for us.
God was showing me how he blesses us with leaders that help us and guide us also.
People who love Jesus.
God gave us our pastor Randy who is in heaven now.
He was a great example of Jesus’ love.
In the beginning, of our walk with Jesus it was important to listen to God through him because God blessed us with our Pastor, who loved God so very very much.
I wouldn’t be where I’m at today if I didn’t listen to God through him.
So you want to thank the people in your life that love God with their whole heart and they’re sharing their time with you.
I love seeing how these people were listening to God through Moses. He spent his time with father God listening and obeying him because he had love in his heart for the people, he wanted them to want to seek God and follow Him as he gave them instructions and guidance
So if you have anyone in your life that is helping you in leading you in the right way, continue to thank God for them and thank them for the time they take to help you and lead you in the right way.
Thank you, father God for all that you have done for the people in the Bible and thank you for all the people that have taken their time to help me and guide me in the right way. I appreciate it. Love You father God, Jesus and your Holy Spirit for all your love and guidance. ❤️❤️️
Exodus Chapter 24 Verse 12
And the Lord said to Moses, Come up to Me into the mountain and be there, and I will give you tables of stone, with the law and the commandments which I have written that you may teach them.
~The Journey~
God Is Saying To Me:
My child, doing life with me may require waiting for the perfect day and time. Not all assignments are self-explanatory. I may test your patience, cause you to wonder what the next move might be, but rest assured that I know what’s best for you. My timing is impeccable and the results from me are filled with blessings for you and those around you. Always keep me at the forefront yet humble yourself to God the Father and appointed people.
What This Means To Me:
1. When God calls us for an assignment, we must be ready to complete the endeavor and abide by the words of the Lord.
2. When doing work with God, we must only speak truth from the word and the words that God gives us. We must not deliver inferior messages or actions that contain worldly ideas or opinions.
3. Following and adhering to God’s instructions reminds us that His words are significant and important to understanding our role in following His commandments. God is forever present in our daily lives and we should value His instructions using them for our foundation to build a strong relationship with Him, our leaders and our community. ❤️
When you spend time with others, do you think about discipleship, mentoring, teaching, and training?
Spending time together is great, but spending time with a meaningful purpose is even better.
From childhood, we learned to interact with others. We became familiar with our loved ones and mastered the basics—how to feed ourselves, dress, and bathe. Through these experiences, we were being taught both what to do and what not to do.
Building relationships and getting to know others can be profoundly impactful, especially when we are mentored in the ways of the Lord. This process not only enriches our own lives but also prepares us to lead by example, pay it forward, and mentor others in return.
I’ve been blessed with remarkable mentors who have taught me so much, each contributing unique lessons. God teaches me directly, through Scripture, through life’s stories, and through my interactions with others.
Learning to be mentored and learning to mentor others is foundational in life. It is how we share who we are and pass on the knowledge and wisdom we’ve gained.
1. God desires that we draw close to Him and build a relationship with Him.
2. God calls us to understand His character and His ways.
3. God commissions us to pass on what we have learned to others.
Whether you’re being mentored or mentoring someone else, you’re participating in a cycle of growth and faith that brings us closer to God and each other.
Exodus 24 verse 3
God is saying to you and me!!
The people, after hearing God‘s commands and laws, wholeheartedly agreed to follow them. This highlights the importance of listening to God, and obeying his instructions, showing that true faith involves not just hearing God‘s word, but putting it into practice..
What this means to me!!
It teaches us the significance of hearing, understanding, and committing to God‘s word in obedience, as well as the importance of unity, and in our relationship with God.
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Exodus 24 verse 10
God is saying to you and me!!
Although God is beyond human understanding, he chose to reveal himself to the leaders of Israel in a personal, intimate way. They ate and drink in his presence of fellowship in communion. This teaches us that God, despite his greatness, desires relationship with his people. He does not remain distant, but makes himself known, calling us into deeper communion with him.
What this means to me
This first teaches us about God‘s majestic holiness, his desire for intimate relationship with all of his children of God, the heavenly reality that awaits us, the awe and reverence due to his wonderful, amazing presence, and his unshakable faithfulness of his covenant.