Closer Look...

Christianity is not a philosophy nor a way of life, it’s a living breathing relationship with Christ Himself. If we ever forget the ‘friendship’ part, it turns into a boring list of behaviors. We need to remember from time to time what makes it alive…
“Moses said, please let me see your Glory. God said, but no one can see me and live. Look, here is a place right beside me. I’ll put you in the cleft of the rock and cover you with my hand until I’ve passed by”. Exodus 33:18-23
Moses found himself in great personal need. The role of leading the self-willed Israelites had weakened him. But he had been in the visible presence of God more than any other man on earth. The presence cloud of God had actually come down and drifted into the tent to meet with him. When he was on the mountain getting the 10 commandments God descended upon the mountain in the form of a fire cloud. Moses had seen a lot of God. And yet in His moment of need He simply asked to see more. He obviously recognized that great strength flowed into him whenever he got close to God, so in this present time of need he knew what to reach for. He’d learned a ‘more of God’ pattern for empowerment. This time he asked to look God right in the face. While God knew that was more than the human body was wired to handle, He still made a way for Moses to get closer. And yes, it made the difference Moses needed. How long has it been since you’ve asked God for a CLOSER LOOK? ~Verlon