Reflections

34:29 Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God.
34:30 When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him.
34:31 But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them.
34:32 Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him on Mount Sinai.
34:33 When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face;
34:34 but whenever Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded,
34:35 the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.   Exodus 34:29-35

 

We all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.  - 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)

 

Last year my husband and I took a Bible study class together to incorporate the Bible into our daily lives, to better serve as disciples of Christ. I was inspired by the story of Moses who came down the mountain after being in God’s presence, unaware that his face was radiant. How awesome to experience God’s glory so much that others can witness its impact on me just by being in my presence! As I thought about it, I realized that I have experienced God’s presence.

I’ve seen God’s face in my family members. I’ve heard God’s voice in words of love and compassion spoken to me in times of stress. I’ve felt God’s glory while viewing the beauty of the world. When I look back on my life, I see that God’s hand guided me to become a teacher. I have experienced God.




So I ask myself, "Can others see God reflected in my face, or do I wear a 'veil,' hiding God?" I am afraid others too often see a veil. Realizing this has made me consciously try harder to reflect God’s love to others, including strangers I see in passing. As we reflect God’s glory, we are being transformed into God’s likeness.

The Author - Marilyn Walker (Virginia, USA) -= from The Upper Room

Thought for the Day - How can I more faithfully reflect God to those around me?

Prayer

Dear heavenly Father, thank you for forgiving us and for showering us with blessings and guiding us into your service. Help us to share your love with others. Amen.
 

Prayer focus   New disciples of Christ