Exodus 32:11
And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand?
Exodus 32:11
Exodus 32:11 begins Moses’ intercession: “And Moses besought the LORD his God.” Moses appeals to God’s redemptive history, power, and promises, pleading for mercy over judgment. He grounds his petition in God’s own character and past actions, reminding God of the mighty acts numbers and the outcome of the covenant. The dialogue reveals the relational dynamic between God and prophet, where intercession becomes the means by which God’s purposes may be reconciled with the people’s brokenness.
This verse highlights the power and legitimacy of intercessory prayer within the biblical narrative. It emphasizes God’s readiness to respond to prayer, even in the face of grave sin, demonstrating that divine mercy can prevail through faithful intercession.
How to apply:
- Be the Moses in others’ lives: pray for mercy and advocate for forgiveness.
- Use prayer as a tool to realign divine and human will.
- Bring moral failures to God with specificity, humility, and trust in His mercy.
Cross-References: James 5:16; Luke 18:1-8; Psalm 106:23