April 4, 2014 Got the Glow?

Got the Glow?

Exodus 34  

Ex 34:33-35 When Moses finished speaking to them, he put a veil over his face. 34 But whenever he entered the LORDS's presence to speak with him, he removed the veil until he came out. And when he came out and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, 35 they saw that his face was radiant. Then Moses would put the veil back over his face until he went in to speak with the Lord.  

YOU’VE just come home from spending time with your best friends. Your family greets you with, “You look like you had fun!” Yes, it’s impossible to suppress our emotions, isn’t it? People can tell when we’re sad and when we’re glad. Our face, our posture, our attitude and tone of voice quickly convey our state of mind.

      Israel knew when Moses had been with God as he exhibited more than the usual physical features. He glowed. Radiance shined from his face as he reflected the LORD’s glory.

      Wouldn’t that be a good way to be in Christ? You leave church and stop at the store. The checker says, “You’ve been to church!” You play golf with friends Monday evening, and your partner says, “You’ve been to church!” You meet for a business appointment on Wednesday afternoon, and the person you meet says, “You’ve been with God today!”

      Yes, just as Moses’ glowing face pointed to the Holy God we can point the world to Jesus if we carry the glow of His love wherever we go. The glow can shine in our face: smile more. The glow can shine in our eyes: receive people with joy. The glow can shine in our words: “Bless you.” The glow can shine in our hearts: “How can I love you today?”

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