Show Me Your Glory
17 And the LORD said to Moses, “This very thing that you have spoken I will do, for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name.” 18 Moses said, “Please show me your glory.” 19 And he said, “I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name ‘The LORD.’ And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. 20 But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for man shall not see me and live.” 21 And the LORD said, “Behold, there is a place by me where you shall stand on the rock, 22 and while my glory passes by I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by. 23 Then I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back, but my face shall not be seen.”
Moses had a desire to see the glory of God. Of course, God’s glory is beyond human understanding. But, it is interesting what God says as a result of Moses’ request. God does not take him to a mountain to show him the vast beauty of God’s creation. God does not take him out side the universe to see the galaxies beyond our human sight. God does not even take him to heaven to see the glories that await Moses. No, when Moses asked to see God’s glory, God responds by talking about His sovereignty and the doctrine of election. He states that He will show mercy to who He will show mercy and He will show grace to those He chooses to show grace. God’s glory is His sovereign choice. That was His answer to Moses. Now, later we read that Moses spent 40 days with God and when he came down from the mountain his face glowed so much the nation of Israel were fearful of him. That, apparently is God’s glory, as well. But, God does show Moses His glory. He hides Moses in the cleft of the rock and allows him to see what he can handle. God will show us His glory. But, it starts with His sovereign will to choose and to demonstrate His power and love the way He wants. Election is the prime example of God’s glory.
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