MY PRESENCE WILL GO WITH YOU
A Holy Communion Poem
“I will not go up in your midst,” the LORD solemnly declared;
The significance of these words made many hearts truly sad!
The Presence of God had been taken too much for granted;
God would withdraw His Presence if it cannot be appreciated!
Moses pleaded the “grace of God” with all his heart and soul;
He entered into a deep and complex prayer, ardent and bold.
He knew that if God were to withdraw His vital Presence;
Entering the Promised Land would have little significance!
“My Presence will go with you,” God declared finally;
Moses’ prayer was received by the Lord graciously.
The Presence of God was now appreciated afresh;
The Lord had promised that His people He would bless!
“If Your presence does not go with us,” Moses said;
The future would be flat, pointless and virtually dead.
How wonderful it is to have God’s promise of His presence;
Let us treasure this precious truth and its vital significance!
Inspiration: Exodus 33:3; 34:14-15
Charles Tan