Shew me now thy way

Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people. (Exodus 33:13) **Sermon summary:** The sermon centers on Moses' prayer in Exodus 33:13—'Show me now thy way, that I may know thee'—as a profound expression of the believer's longing for divine guidance not merely for practical direction, but for intimate communion with God. Rooted in the narrative of Israel's apostasy and God's withdrawal of His presence, the message unfolds the necessity of God's personal presence as the ultimate goal of the Christian life, surpassing even the promise of the land of Canaan. The preacher emphasizes that God's way is revealed through the cross, where justice and mercy meet, and where the true nature of divine glory—seen in Christ's suffering and triumph—is unveiled. This journey of faith, marked by trials and chastening, is not about avoiding hardship but about being sanctified through it to know God more deeply, culminating in worship and eternal fellowship. The sermon calls the hearers to emulate Moses' desire: not just to be led, but to know God, to behold His glory, and to live in the reality of His presence, which is the essence of true salvation and the foundation of eternal life.