1. Moses' third prayer (12-16)

Moses went out to meet God in prayer day after day. Israel's problem could only be solved by God himself, so Moses turned from the problem to God. He knew that living in the promised land without God would be like living in hell. He knew that the only thing that made Israel different from the corrupt nations around her was the presence of God in her midst. So Moses prayed until God relented.

2. Moses and the glory of God (17-21)

Moses loved God. He wanted to know him better so that he might please him. He wanted to be changed in his inner man by the glory of God. He wanted to grow in the image of God by beholding the glory of God. He longed to see Christ (2Co 4:6), and to have the indwelling Holy Spirit (2Co 3:7-11,18). The problem of his people had brought him closer to God. Problems are opportunities to know God and grow in him.

Application: Lord, help me to make my problems opportunities to come to you so that I may behold your glory.
One Word: 'My Presence will go with you'