Coaching is an expanding profession in the business arena. A recent study by International Coach Federation (ICF) showed that (42.6 percent) of respondents who had experienced coaching chose “optimize individual and/or team performance” as their motivation for being coached. This reason ranked highest followed by “expand professional career opportunities” (38.8 percent) and “improve business management strategies” (36.1 percent). “Increase self-esteem/self-confidence” and “manage work/life balance” rated fourth and fifth to round out the top five motivation areas. Exodus 33 shows how the ultimate coach in God the Father related with Moses to transform the idols of success in Ex. 32 into kingdom opportunities and dominion.
Transform Individual or Team Performance Into Supernatural Kingdom Dominion
The Lord told Moses to go to the land promised to Abraham and his descendants. God would send an angel to drive out the Canaanites so they could enter the land flowing with milk and honey. However the Lord said to Moses that He would destroy and not go with an obstinate people (Ex. 33:1-6). God goes with obedient people to defeat spiritual enemies.
Transform Professional Career Opportunities Into God’s Kingdom Opportunities
Moses pitched a tent of meeting outside the camp where those who sought the Lord stood. The pillar of cloud would descend at the entrance and the Lord spoke to Moses face to face just as a man speaks to his friend. Joshua stayed in the tent after Moses returned to the camp (Ex. 33:7-11). God speaks face to face as a friend to those who seek Him.
Transform Business Management Strategies & Manage Work/Life Balance Into God’s Kingdom Strategies & Presence
Moses asked to know God’s ways so He could know Him and find favor in His sight. God said His presence and rest would go with him. Moses wanted God’s presence to go with him before being led out to the land. God’s favor was proved by His going with His people so the might be distinguished from all other people on earth (Ex. 33:12-16). God sends His presence, rest and favor to those who pray for His ways.
Transform Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence to God-Confidence
The Lord answered Moses by saying he found favor and knew him by name. Moses asked to see God’s glory. God said He would make all His goodness pass before him and proclaim His name, while being gracious and compassionate to those He chose. He told Moses to stand in the cleft of the rock to see His back when His glory passed by because no man could see His face and live (Ex. 33:17-23). God reveals His goodness and glory to those He chooses.
To experience God transformation in the areas listed in the bold headings above, do the following:
1. Obey whatever God tells you to do
2. Develop an intimate, face-to-face relationship with Him
3. Pray for God’s ways and direction
4. Listen to God’s word and worship Him
