Moses asked God to let him see His glory (Exo 33:8). Our situation is different from Moses’, of course, but I think it’s important we daily ask God to help us see a glimpse of who He is and what He’s doing. Here’s why:
- We’ll read the Word with more expectancy. We’ll go to the Scriptures wanting to know God and His ways better. We’ll want to see His hand.
- We won’t get distracted and discouraged by the tough times of ministry. When we’re seeing only the troubles, we might well miss little things God is doing around us. We need to watch for them every day.
- Especially in these chaotic days, we need reminders of hope. Frankly, life can be exhausting some days. Just a glimpse or two of God’s glory can revive our tired spirits.
- We’ll approach the day differently if we start out watching for even the “little” things God’s doing. We won’t start the day with a negative heart; we’ll instead start it with a hopeful one.
- We’ll deal better with the hard moments of the day. Rather than grow hardened by these moments, we’ll begin to ask, “What might God be doing in this difficult situation?” He might show us His glory in unexpected ways.
- We will less readily give in to temptation. When we’re always watching for glimpses of God’s glory, the temporary pleasure of sin loses its power.
- We’ll pray more in gratitude. In fact, responding to God with thanksgiving when He graciously makes Himself known to us is only right.
- We’ll be more amazed that we’re privileged to be God’s children. The fact that the eternal Creator makes Himself known to us and has chosen to use us ought to fill us with wonder. That’s more likely to happen when our eyes are always turned to Him and His work.
I encourage you to watch for God’s gracious work in and around you each day—beginning today. Find your hope renewed there.