Today’s Scripture

Reflect on the Word

In the passage from 2 Corinthians, Paul refers to Moses beholding the glory of God in the cleft of the rock (Exodus 33). What must it be like to be covered by the hand of God? To feel the weight of His presence in the flesh? 

Experiencing this changed Moses—it transformed him irrevocably. We know this because Scripture tells us his face shone, terrifying people (Exodus 34:29-35). Moses covered his face when he wasn’t in the Lord’s presence. 

Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we are able to stand directly at the source, before the weight and glory of God, and don’t have to be afraid or ashamed. We don’t have to cover ourselves. Because of Jesus, the glory of God shining in us will never fade away. In His presence, we are transformed more and more into the likeness of our beautiful Lord Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer + Contemplation