Basic Scripture Bible Reading: 19th December 2025

Today’s Basic Scripture:
Exodus 33:16-23 (KJV)
16 For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.
17 And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.
18 And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory.
19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.
20 And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
21 And the Lord said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock:
22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:
23 And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.

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In-Depth Reflection:

This passage captures one of the most intimate encounters between God and a human in Scripture. After the sin of the golden calf, God threatened to withdraw His presence from Israel. Moses interceded, arguing that God’s presence was the very mark that distinguished them as His people (v. 16). God, in His grace, agreed (v. 17). Not content with assurances alone, Moses then made a daring request: “Shew me thy glory” (v. 18). God’s response reveals His nature: His glory is intrinsically linked to His goodness and His name (character) (v. 19). Yet, He also reveals His holiness and transcendence—no sinful human can see His full face and live (v. 20). The beautiful imagery of the rock and the protective hand (vv. 21-22) shows God’s tender provision and shelter as He reveals Himself to us in ways we can bear. We see His “back”—the aftermath of His presence, the evidence of His passage—a reminder that we often perceive God most clearly in retrospect, seeing where He has been rather than fully grasping where He is going.

Detailed Prayer Points:

1. Prayer for the Distinguishing Mark of God’s Presence: Lord, as Moses prayed, let Your going with me be the proof that I have found grace in Your sight. Separate me and my household from the ways of the world by the abiding reality of Your presence. Without You, I am indistinguishable; with You, I am set apart for Your purpose.

2. Prayer for Grace and Personal Knowledge by God: Father, You told Moses, “I know thee by name.” I thank You that I am known personally and intimately by You. Deepen my understanding of the grace I have found in Your sight. Let this truth root out all insecurity and fear.

3. Prayer to behold God’s Glory: Like Moses, I cry out, “Shew me thy glory!” I am not satisfied with only blessings or answers; I seek Your face. Reveal more of Your majesty, beauty, and awe-inspiring nature to my spirit. Let my life’s deepest desire be to gaze upon Your glory.

4. Prayer to Experience His Goodness and Name: You promised to make all Your goodness pass before Moses. Lord, cause me to experience the fullness of Your goodness—Your kindness, faithfulness, and benevolence—in my everyday life. Proclaim Your name (Yahweh, Jehovah) over every situation I face.

5. Prayer to Trust in His Sovereign Grace and Mercy: You are gracious and merciful to whom You choose. I submit to Your sovereign will. Where I need mercy, shower it upon me. Where I need grace, let it abound. I trust Your heart of perfect love in Your choices for my life.

6. Prayer for a Place in the Rock and Divine Protection: You provided a place by You, upon the rock. Lord, be my secure Rock and hiding place. As Your glory and power move in my life, hide me in the cleft of Christ, my Rock. Cover me with Your hand of protection from any force that is too overwhelming for me to bear.

7. Prayer for Revelation in Retrospect: I acknowledge that I cannot comprehend all of You or Your ways at once. Teach me to recognize Your “back parts”—the trails of Your glory in my past, the evidence of Your work when I look back. Open my eyes to see how You have been moving all along.

8. Prayer for a Heart That Seeks His Face Above All Else: Forgive me for the times I have sought Your hand—Your blessings—more than Your face. Cultivate in me the heart of Moses, who valued Your presence above promise, Your companionship above comfort.

Powerful Declarations:

1. I declare: The Lord’s presence with me is the undeniable proof of His grace. I am distinguished and set apart for His divine purpose.

2. I declare: I am known by name by the Creator of the universe. I have found eternal favor and grace in His sight.

3. I declare: My heart cries for God’s glory, and He answers me. I will behold more of His majesty and splendor in my life and in His house.

4. I declare: The goodness of the Lord is passing before me and my household. I experience His kindness, and the proclamation of His mighty name secures my victory.

5. I declare: I rest in the sovereignty of God’s grace and mercy. His choices for me are perfect, and His heart toward me is always good.

6. I declare: Christ is my solid Rock. In Him, I am hidden and safe. The hand of the Lord covers and protects me even as His glory transforms me.

7. I declare: I have spiritual sight to perceive God’s movement in my life. When I look back, I see a clear trail of His faithfulness, guiding me to trust Him with my future.

8. I declare: I seek the face of God, not merely His hand. His presence is my greatest prize and my source of true satisfaction.

Closing Blessing:

May the Lord answer your cry to see His glory. May He grant you a deeper revelation of His goodness and proclaim His name over you. May you find security in the Rock of Ages, covered by His protective hand, and may you walk each day in the confidence of His distinguishing presence. Go in peace, for the Lord knows you by name.

Have a day anchored in His glorious presence.