Sermon on Exodus 24:12–18 | sermon by Father. Mungamuri Devadasu | Bible Mission

 Prayer: Father! You who commanded Moses to set up a tabernacle and spoke to him from within it—thank You! Grant us, too, the steadfastness of Moses. Speak to us and allow us to sit in Your presence. Grant us the privilege of dwelling in Your presence—we pray this in the name of Jesus who came to bring us near. Amen.

In the past, the Israelites set up the tabernacle, the holy place, and the altar. But we must go further—we must enter the Most Holy Place. At that time, Moses alone entered the Most Holy Place and spent time in fellowship with God. Until now, no one else has entered that Holy of Holies and remained in such fellowship. Moses was on the mountain, dwelling in the divine presence, seeing the Lord face to face. He wrote down what God spoke. On the mountain, there was nothing—no food, no water—for forty days. Moses was with God and wrote what He commanded.

Lord, if Moses asked You to speak again, You would speak again.

He is the one who held Moses’ hand and made him write. How Moses survived those forty days is unknown. At that time, God was like a consuming fire. Yet, to Moses, He became a beloved Father and allowed him to write. When our Ayyagaru asked, “Is God really there?”, the answer came: the Triune God exists.

Had Moses been afraid of that awesome God, he could not have remained. The Israelites below were terrified. If even an animal touched the mountain, it would die. How then could Moses stand there? The answer: Did Moses survive the Nile only to die here?

The tabernacle, the mountain, and the presence are separate, yet interrelated. They all share one purpose—fellowship with God.

This very day, if anyone approaches the Lord like Moses, the Lord will use them.

1. Mount Sinai – not for men, not for animals, but only for Moses. A place of fearful glory where only he could draw near.
2. Tabernacle – sitting before the Lord, hearing Him speak, and writing what He says. Some of us experience this more spiritually, less in outward activity but more in inward power.
3. The Presence – bringing petitions. This must be done every morning from 2 AM to 5 AM. One can do it for a day, but not daily. Just as we go to school every day on time, so too this must have a set time: 8 AM to 12 noon, then again 2 PM to 5 PM. This is our time of divine arrangement.

However, when the Lord commands it, there should be no excuses, no interruptions, and no distractions— from morning till evening. Neither Satan nor demons approached Moses. If they had, they would have died instantly.

Following this pattern is difficult, but each person spending one hour a day is easy. This ministry of His presence can be best carried out by women.

1. Sin came through a woman.
2. Salvation came through a woman.
3. The Church is the Bride—a feminine term.
4. Therefore, in the last days, women will be given greater spiritual power.

The Life of Moses in Three Periods of 40 Years:

1. First 40 Years – Moses was trained in all the wisdom of Egypt. He gained intellectual growth, which helped him later write books. His suffering in Egypt also prepared him.
2. Second 40 Years – Shepherding taught him humility. He said, “Lord, send someone else.” That was humility born from brokenness.
3. Final 40 Years – He led the people. Though highly educated, the people opposed him, yet Moses bore their burdens with patience.

Moses learned Aramaic, Chaldean, and all Egyptian knowledge. He knew every kind of learning. Though Jethro, his father-in-law, gave him advice, Moses did not think, “I know it all.” Just as a father postpones a task until his son returns, so does God entrust some tasks only to His chosen ones at the right time.

Blessing: May the Bridegroom grant you the privilege of being a faithful servant in God's house, one who holds fast to His presence, learns His voice with clarity, and toils joyfully for Him. Amen.