Moses had work to do to replace the broken tablets. Then God told him to be ready. Specifically, God said, "Be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning to Mount Sinai.” Moses had instructions to go back up the mountain, but let's focus on when: In the morning.
That the instruction mentioned the morning twice got me thinking of another morning-mercy passage of scripture. You may remember that it says, “Weeping may endure for a night…” but joy? Joy shows up early. Also, remember that manna appeared in the morning. And morning is when resurrection breaks the dark.
But also notice that God’s promise of renewal comes with preparation. “Be ready," God says. Of course, Moses had already been on this mountain. That's where he first shattered the original tablets. Thankfully, that didn't shatter the covenant. When God calls him back up, God does not say, “Whenever you feel like it.” The Lord says, “Be ready in the morning.”
Grace always invites us in, and we respond. God's Spirit will work in our hearts, but there's also a sense of intentionality we need for our renewal.
You do not stumble into a clarity of discipleship. You wake up to it. 
Yes, you can meet God anywhere at any time. Still, there is something meaningful about meeting God before the noise of the day heightens your anxiety. Before notifications, talking heads, or golden calves start demanding your attention.
Morning says, "God first." And isn't that real climb for us today? Priorities?
Some of us want God to restore what we're not willing to change, or we want fresh expressions without forming new habits. But God calls us to readiness.
There is mercy for our broken tablets. But there is also a morning alarm.
So, be ready because the God who calls you back up the mountain will meet you there.
Stay blessed...john | 
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