If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you.

God was pleased with Moses. We know this because God chose Moses to lead His people to the Promised Land. Although Moses was not perfect, God revealed Himself to Moses at the burning bush, and He revealed His plans for him. God is pleased with us as well. We know this because God has chosen us for various tasks. Although we are not perfect either, God reveals Himself to us, and He is revealing His plans for us.

Given His favor and given our weakness, we may expect that God will do something for us like He did for Moses. God will teach us His ways. When we pray to God to lead us and guide us in accordance with His plans for our lives, He will answer our prayers. He will teach us the way He wants things done. We will not have to wander aimlessly through life wondering if we are doing the right thing or not. God will make sure that we receive proper instruction in His ways from the Bible (Psalm 119:105) and from the more personal forms of guidance He gives us (Psalm 32:8).

When He does this for us we will learn more about Him. We will learn what He is like and will come to know Him personally. He will be real to us, not just a philosophical or theological concept. Our faith grows with the confidence that our God cares enough to enter into a personal relationship with us, showing His favor and goodness by continuing to help us, instruct us, and guide us in obedience.

Because of Christ, God is pleased with you. Ask Him for instruction in His ways so you will know Him better, serve Him better, and love Him more.

By John Huisman, friend of Bible League International