An introduction is typically a formal presentation of one person to another. This usually begins with an exchange of names that often results in a series of follow up questions. This brief introduction serves as a starting point so when you meet this individual again, conversations can be expanded into further discussions and topics.
Also He said, I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. 7 And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters and oppressors; for I know their sorrows and sufferings and trials. 8 And I have come down to deliver them out of the hand and power of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a land good and large, a land flowing with milk and honey [a land of plenty]—to the place of the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Amorite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, Exodus 3:6-8.
Just prior to his introduction to God, Moses lost his cool, killed a man and was forced to flee Egypt as Pharaoh wanted to take his life for the one that he took. Shortly after marrying the daughter of the priest of Midian, Moses was placed in charge of overseeing Jethro’s livestock. While tending to the need of these animals, God introduced himself so that He could begin to mend Moses’ heart.
But now I am going to Him Who sent Me, yet none of you asks Me, Where are You going? 6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts [taken complete possession of them]. 7 However, I am telling you nothing but the truth when I say it is profitable (good, expedient, advantageous) for you that I go away. Because if I do not go away, the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, Standby) will not come to you [into close fellowship with you]; but if I go away, I will send Him to you [to be in close fellowship with you]. 8 And when He comes, He will convict and convince the world and bring demonstration to it about sin and about righteousness (uprightness of heart and right standing with God) and about judgment: John 16:5-8.
During a private conversation with his disciples, Jesus introduces the invisible guide that will replace Him. Jesus compares the Holy Spirit to a spiritual counselor and intercessory on behalf of God. Like anything in life, once a gift is extended and offered to you, you have to receive this as your own, Romans 6:23. Or as one of Jesus’ disciples writes, after your initial introduction to God, if you want to proceed deeper, you have to open your heart so that Jesus can come in, Revelation 3:20.
by Jay Mankus
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