The Greatest Blessing

📖 Motivation Monday — The Greatest BlessingWhat if you reached the destination you had prayed for...but missed the greatest treasure along the way?Israel had sinned terribly with the golden calf. Yet in Exodus 33, the Promised Land was still before them.The land.The provision.The promise.But then came the devastating words:"...I will not go up in your midst..." (Exodus 33:3)Suddenly Israel was confronted with a deeper truth.The greatest thing about the Promised Land was never the land.It was the God who promised to go with them.And that raises an important question for us:Do I treasure what God gives me more than I treasure God Himself?We should absolutely pray for provision, healing, direction, restoration, and open doors.But don't become so focused on the answer you're seeking that you miss the One you're seeking it from.💭 Today's TruthThe greatest blessing God gives us is Himself.And here's another thought I hope you'll carry with you today:Never become so focused on where God is taking you that you forget the treasure is walking with Him.🙏 Today's PrayerLord, thank You for every good gift You have given me. But today, help me remember that my greatest treasure is not what You provide—it is YOU!  Keep me from becoming so focused on where I want to go or what I want You to do that I miss the joy of walking with You today. Teach me to treasure Your presence, know Your heart, and enjoy You along the journey. In Jesus' name, Amen.If this prayer expresses your heart, I invite you to pray it with me—or find your own words and spend some time with God today.📖 And we're just getting started.This week we're camping in Exodus 33–34, slowly walking toward Moses' unforgettable request:"Show me Your glory."I cannot wait to see what God reveals about Himself as we walk through these chapters together.We're not just reading through the Bible together.We're learning to behold the God of the Bible together.🎙️ Today's Five More Minutes is also available wherever you listen to podcasts.