This sermon reveals that the distinguishing mark of God's people is His gracious presence among them. Through Moses' intercession in Exodus 33, we see that God's grace both separates His people from the world and sustains them in their pilgrimage. Grace is not a sentiment but the sovereign power of God that saves, sanctifies, and secures His elect. The people of God are distinguished not by their works, but by His favor; not by merit, but by mercy. True grace compels us to seek His presence above all else—preferring the wilderness with Him to the promised land without Him.