It’s Wednesday again! In case you’re new here, we’re taking out our Bibles and choosing our favorite verses from each book, one week at a time. This week is Exodus and, for me, one of my favorite verses in the Bible, because it absolutely blows me right out of reality every time I read it.
Exodus 24:11 (NAS)–Yet He did not stretch out His hand against the nobles of the sons of Israel; and they saw God, and they ate and drank.
Before we go further, note that the New Living Translation says, “they ate a covenant meal, eating and drinking in his presence!” Oh my gracious, y’all. The leaders of Israel went up the mountain, sat down, looked upon the One and Only Almighty God and had a meal with Him. Seriously. Think about this, they ate a meal with God.
I had a hard enough time grasping reality when I got to hear President Bush speak in person. And he was just the leader of this nation. I cannot imagine eating and drinking with God. My God. My Father. That makes my heart beat so hard my fingertips start to tingle. And the best part is, we get to do that one day too. This verse just turns me into a big ol’ kid. To look upon God. And not just to look upon Him, but to share a meal with Him. How personal! How incredible. The thought is almost too big for me to think.
So before I gush any more, how about you? Take a peek at Exodus and leave a comment here on the blog with your favorite Exodus verse. If you’re blogging along with us, leave a link to your blog in the comments section and a link back here on your page. Can’t wait to see what everyone has to say this week. And thanks for sharing!
-JB
Dawn says
Exodus 14:13-14
Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still.”
This statement really struck me hard. I know that in this chapter they are literally talking about the Egyptians, but the Egyptians’ could be anything or anyone. I look at the Egyptians here like those demons we sometimes try to outrun. But here, we are being told to not only not to run, but to stand firm and be still! Really? That kinda contradicts so many things we learn in this world.
I am finally starting to “get it.” I’m finally starting to understand God is not of this world and doesn’t operate from this world. As children of God we need to let Him in and let Him help us in our battles. We need to stand firm and not run away and be still so that he can work for us.
Jodie says
AWESOME, Dawn! I actually grinned when you said, “I’m finally starting to understand.” I have days when I do and days when I don’t. Some of my favorite verses later have to do with God fighting for us. It amazes me.
Jen says
Exodus 9:16- But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.
http://navigatingwithgps.blogspot.com/2010/08/exodus.html
patti says
Hmmm. My favorite Exodus verse?
Probably Exodus 3:5: “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”
Sometimes I forget to have a reverent fear of God.
Blessings, dear one!
Patti
Jodie says
I love that one, Patti! I know exactly what you mean. I was reading Leviticus and the laws and thinking, “Wow. We have no idea Who we are dealing with. None.”