Exodus 33:1-4 and 15-23 (NLT) 1 The Lord said to Moses, “Get going, you and the people you brought up from the land of Egypt. Go up to the land I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I told them, ‘I will give this land to your descendants.’2 And I will send an angel before you to drive out the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. 3 Go up to this land that flows with milk and honey. But I will not travel among you, for you are a stubborn and rebellious people. If I did, I would surely destroy you along the way.” 4 When the people heard these stern words, they went into mourning and stopped wearing their jewelry and fine clothes. 15 Then Moses said, “If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place. 16 How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all other people on the earth.” 17 The Lord replied to Moses, “I will indeed do what you have asked, for I look favorably on you, and I know you by name.” 18 Moses responded, “Then show me your glorious presence.” 19 The Lord replied, “I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will call out my name, Yahweh, before you. For I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose. 20 But you may not look directly at my face, for no one may see me and live.” 21 The Lord continued, “Look, stand near me on this rock. 22 As my glorious presence passes by, I will hide you in the crevice of the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. 23 Then I will remove my hand and let you see me from behind. But my face will not be seen.” God is still writing stories. Have you been seduced by a story? Returning to the ultimate and story. The fulfillment of our Story: The of God. Questions for Discipleship Groups and/or Personal Growth: What do you think is fuelling the interest in ancestry.ca and like services? Why are you so interested in stories (in their various forms- movies, tv shows, novels, personally shared)? Read Exodus 33:1-4 Can you share of a circumstance that led you to exit God’s story for a competing story? (p.s. We have all done it.) How did you return to the ultimate and eternal story? Read Matthew 22:36-38 and Revelation 22:3-6. How does this passage help you to want to pursue God in order to know him more intimately in this life? Share any practical changes you are making to do so. Pick up your Story Journal today at the Welcome Centre! or come by the office during the week or you can contact info@gracepoint.ca Have you signed up to join a Discipleship Group yet? CLICK HERE to fill out a form.