Did you ever breeze over the ending of the Lord’s Prayer? I have. The words are so poetic, they just roll off the tongue. We’ve heard it preached and sung, been impressed as we’ve heard it quoted eloquently, and haven’t all our hearts melted as we’ve heard little children mispronounce…
“I am doing this so all who see this miracle will understand what it means – that it is the Lord who has done this, the Holy One of Israel who created it.” Isaiah 41:20 We serve an incredible God who deserves every bit of praise and worship we have…
“And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.” John 12:21-22 Jesus had just ridden into Jerusalem on a borrowed donkey, as…
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory” Colossians 1:27 We sing a song at church often: “Nothing else matters, nothing in this world will do. Jesus you’re the centre,…
Multitudes of languages and cultures employ a variety of customs to affirm the greatness of God. If sojourners don’t speak the local dialect, does it separate them from the holy presence of God? What if the local deity is not the eternal God? Consider the Psalmist David’s revelation to the chief musician.
The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard. (Psalm 19: 1-3, Holy Bible, New King James)
Prayer: Eternal God, wherever I am, I see Your glory revealed in the heavens and feel Your presence in my soul. Amen.
- Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
“So it shall be, while My glory passes by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock, and will cover you with My hand while I pass by,” (Exodus 33:22, Holy Bible, New King James). Eavesdrop on this scene. God and Moses are conversing after he broke the stone tablets in his frustration with the Israelites under his charge. Moses asking God to journey with the huge entourage needs a new confirmation (verse 18). He says, “…show me Your glory.” God’s agrees but tells Moses “…no man shall see Me, and live” (verse 20). God shielded Moses and gave him a partial view of His glory. The magnificence of God hovers nearby, but you must first be willing to be hidden in a crevice, a protected place, before God eclipses you with His overwhelming presence.
Prayer: Lord, I’m waiting in the shadows, ready to experience Your magnificent presence. Amen.