There is something I genuinely admire in the lives of people who walk in the presence of God. When I see a man carrying so much of God’s presence, I am naturally drawn to him. There is a depth, an authority, and a weight in such a person that cannot be faked. It is not noise. It is not position. It is presence, and it reflects Kingdom principles for impactful and effective ministry that go beyond appearance into true spiritual substance.
Moses was one of those men. He did not only carry the presence of God—he had power with God. There is a difference between bringing an issue to God and waiting for Him to resolve it, and a completely different reality when God has already concluded on a matter, yet you influence Him to change His mind. This is what I call having power with God.
Most people can take things to God, and He answers them as a loving Father. Sometimes, even when God is not fully in support of a decision, He allows it because of His mercy. But very few people can change the mind of God after He has concluded on an issue, the way Moses did. This distinction shows a remarkable level of spiritual authority and relationship with God.
Moses: A Man With Power With God
Let us consider Moses’ discussions with God and how he consistently interceded until God changed His mind. Exodus 33:3 (KJV) says:
“Unto a land flowing with milk and honey: for I will not go up in the midst of thee; for thou art a stiffnecked people: lest I consume thee in the way.”
God was clear. The people were stubborn, and His presence among them could provoke judgment. In the previous chapter, God had already decided that angels would go with them, but He Himself would not. This was not because God hated them, but because He loved them. As a loving Father, He did not want to destroy them in His anger, so He stayed away—revealing the importance of the secret place, where intimacy with God shapes us to carry His presence rightly.
Moses Refused to Accept That
Did Moses say, “God has spoken,” and go to sleep? No. Did he say, “God is God; let Him do what He wants”? No. Moses began to pray. To him, if God did not go with them, there was nothing that would distinguish Israel from other nations. An angel was not enough. Guidance was not enough. Protection was not enough. Moses wanted God Himself. He told God plainly: if You refuse to go with us, then do not take us any further. To Moses, it was that serious.
A Question We Must Ask Ourselves
How many of us are comfortable going on our life’s journey without the presence of God? Many would have been satisfied with an angel. Many would have accepted divine help from a distance. But not Moses. The presence of God was more important to him than the presence of any spiritual being. Pause here and reflect: are you satisfied with God helping you, or do you insist on God being with you? This is a key lesson in how to build a personal relationship with God, prioritizing intimacy with Him over mere assistance.
God Changed His Mind
After Moses’ intercession, God responded. Exodus 33:17 (KJV) says:
“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.”
God agreed to go with Moses. But even this was not enough for Moses. God being with him alone was not what he wanted. He wanted God to be with the people. This shows a deeper level of spiritual maturity—a desire not just for personal blessing, but for God’s presence to impact others as well.
Moses Prayed Again—and God Yielded
This challenges me deeply. Do I involve God in everything I do, or am I just satisfied that He is “with me”? Is He part of my business, my family life, my relationships? Moses prayed again, asking God to go with the children of Israel. Exodus 34:9 (KJV) says:
“And he said, If now I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray thee, go among us; for it is a stiffnecked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for thine inheritance.”
And God agreed. God decided to go with the children of Israel, and Moses was glad. His persistence and understanding of God’s heart illustrate the power of intercession rooted in intimacy with God.
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A Life That Demands God’s Presence
The life of Moses is a challenge to all of us. He wanted nothing less than the presence of God—not only in his personal life but also in his work and assignment. He had power with God. He could influence decisions even after God had made a ruling. May we grow into men and women who carry such weight in God’s presence. May we have power with God, in Jesus’ name.
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