“Go up to the land flowing with milk and honey. But I will not go
with you, because you are a stiff-necked people and I might destroy you on the
way.” Exodus 33:3
The presence of God means God is with you, protecting
you, preparing the way for you, helping you to succeed. If God’s not with you, you will perish.
Many times we move ahead and never ask God to join us
because we feel self-sufficient. Even
with years of religious training, that can be dangerous.
God threatened to not join the Israelites in the desert
in Exodus 33. The people and Moses
panicked. They pleaded with God who
reconsidered, seeing their passion. The
presence of God means the approval of God.
Don’t go anywhere God isn’t present.