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The Relationship That Matters Most | Ps. Rick Scadden
What if the most important relationship in your life isn’t horizontal — but vertical?
In this message, we look at the Book of Exodus 33:7–23 and the powerful picture of Moses meeting with God in the Tent of Meeting. While Israel was focused on the Promised Land, Moses was focused on the Presence. When God said in Exodus 33:3 that He would send them into a land flowing with milk and honey but not go with them, Moses refused to move forward without Him. Because Moses understood something we must never forget:The relationship that matters most is our relationship with God.
Brother Lawrence — “The most holy and necessary practice in our spiritual life is the presence of God.” — this message unpacks why His presence changes everything else.
Point 1: His Presence Settles Us. God promises in Exodus 33:14, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”In a restless, anxious world, His presence brings peace (Isaiah 26:3) and fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). When we prioritize time with Him, our hearts become anchored.
Point 2: His Presence Sets Us Apart. Moses declares, “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here” (Exodus 33:15). What made Israel distinct wasn’t success, strategy, or territory — it was God with them. His presence is what marks us, shapes us, and distinguishes us in every environment.
Point 3: His Presence Stirs Holy Hunger. Moses wasn’t satisfied — he asked, “Please show me your glory” (Exodus 33:18). Like the pearl of great price in Gospel of Matthew 13:45–46, the presence of God is worth everything. As Jeremiah 29:13 reminds us, when we seek Him with all our heart, we will find Him.
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By Citipointe Church Northern ColoradoWhat if the most important relationship in your life isn’t horizontal — but vertical?
In this message, we look at the Book of Exodus 33:7–23 and the powerful picture of Moses meeting with God in the Tent of Meeting. While Israel was focused on the Promised Land, Moses was focused on the Presence. When God said in Exodus 33:3 that He would send them into a land flowing with milk and honey but not go with them, Moses refused to move forward without Him. Because Moses understood something we must never forget:The relationship that matters most is our relationship with God.
Brother Lawrence — “The most holy and necessary practice in our spiritual life is the presence of God.” — this message unpacks why His presence changes everything else.
Point 1: His Presence Settles Us. God promises in Exodus 33:14, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”In a restless, anxious world, His presence brings peace (Isaiah 26:3) and fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). When we prioritize time with Him, our hearts become anchored.
Point 2: His Presence Sets Us Apart. Moses declares, “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here” (Exodus 33:15). What made Israel distinct wasn’t success, strategy, or territory — it was God with them. His presence is what marks us, shapes us, and distinguishes us in every environment.
Point 3: His Presence Stirs Holy Hunger. Moses wasn’t satisfied — he asked, “Please show me your glory” (Exodus 33:18). Like the pearl of great price in Gospel of Matthew 13:45–46, the presence of God is worth everything. As Jeremiah 29:13 reminds us, when we seek Him with all our heart, we will find Him.