Exodus 33:21-34:7
There is something terrifying but fascinating in the idea of meeting God face to face. Something about God that will reduce us to what we really are – dust. Our human condition will not allow us to survive the presence of Him who is transcendent and powerful. We are terrified.
But like moth to a flame, we are drawn to Him. We know that in His presence is love, grace, patience and forgiveness. Something in us pines for a mere glimpse of His presence. We long to meet Him. We are fascinated.
And yet God in our encounters with Him makes sure that we are spared from being destroyed. He is a God who longs, and even makes sure that we know Him. He invited Moses to spend time with Him. And to do that, God makes sure that Moses survives the glory of God. He says, “I’ll cover you with my hand until I’ve passed by…”
This is the God we serve: holy, righteous, glorious. We will burn at the sight of Him. Our human nature cannot survive His presence. And yet, He makes sure we are not consumed. He covers us with His hands so that we do not burn in the presence of His holy light.
The God of the universe – all powerful, all wise – in His hands are the world and all that is in it. He is mighty. And yet so tender and so loving He touches us and does not destroy us. He reaches to us and we are not broken.
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