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The closer you get to God, the more obedient you must be. Some choose the level of obedience whereby they endeavor to avoid sin and choose righteousness. That was the level where the children of Israel, who knew God's acts, lived. Moses, however, knew God's ways. So Moses' level of obedience was of necessity much higher. The issue for Moses was no longer simply, "Is this action right or wrong?" The issue was, "What is God's command?" For example, when Moses was on the fiery mountain the command was, "Stay behind the cleft of the rock. Because if you come out from behind the protective rock and see My face, you'll die. You're so close to Me right now, Moses, that if you make a wrong move you'll see My face and have a cardiac arrest on the spot." Now, is there anything wrong or sinful about stepping out from behind a wall of rock? No. But when you're that close to God, it's imperative you follow his instructions to the letter and stay where he's putting you. It bears repeating: The closer you get to God, the more obedient you must be.

Used by permission. Excerpted from Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge, 2001,Oasis House PO Box 127 Greenwood, Missouri 64034-0127 www.oasishouse.net