One More Request


 "And the Lord replied to Moses,'I will indeed do what you have asked, for you have found favor with me, and you are my friend.' Then Moses had one more request. 'Please let me see your glorious presence,' he said. The Lord replied,'I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will call out my own name, 'the Lord' to you..." Exodus 33:17-19

After nearly thirty one years of marriage, I like to think I know my sweetheart pretty well by now and vice-versa. We've traveled some rough terrain as well as smooth waters seeing each other at our best and our worst. And yet, I find myself marveling on a regular basis at something new I discover about her that causes me to pause in wonder. It may be a depth of thought, an emotional nuance, a strength of will, a physical capability or a spiritual awareness that provides me with a more complete picture of, as well as appreciation for, who she is.

Incredibly, Moses and God were friends. That's what God said. They hung out. On occasion, they would be alone together for forty days, just the two of them. Moses loved God and God loved Moses. The Bible says that no other prophet in Israel knew God like Moses did. So, what "one more request" would Moses make of his friend God Most High? He asked for more. Not more stuff. Not more answers. Not more comfort. Not more rest. Nope. He asked for more of his Friend. "Please", he said, "Let me see your glory." 

What would our "one more request" be? I know what mine have been. I've requested for wisdom, strength, and awareness of his presence. I've asked for healing, answers, and spiritual breakthroughs. I've asked for love, patience, and forgiveness. These are all perfectly fine requests. Maybe, just maybe, there is one more request we need to add to our lists. Perhaps even move it to the top of our list? ... O Lord, more of you. Show us your glorious presence. We want to know you more and more every day. Gracious Heavenly Father, may our hearts desire nothing more than we desire you.  

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