Glory God

Now therefore, I pray, if I have found grace in Your sight, show me now Your way, that I may know You and that I may find grace in Your sight. And consider that this nation is Your people.”
 And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”  Exodus 33:13-14
 

What did Moses learn about the way of the Lord in this passage?  God showed Him that He is a God who will accompany those who seek Him, and that He is the God who gives rest, peace in times of uncertainty.  Later in this chapter Moses will also be shown that God protects us, hides us in the cleft of the rock that we stand on.  He is God who has mercy, and gives us second chances (Ex 34:1).  

So why would God go with people?  Why would He ensure our safety and fill us with peace?  Showing us the way He works, His character, and being with us must bring Him glory.  HE must get glory by loving people.  A God who can be humble, and lowly is a glorious thing!  

So the LORD said to Moses, “I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.” And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.” Then He said, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.”  But He said, “You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live.”  And the LORD said, “Here is a place by Me, and you shall stand on the rock. 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.  Then I will take away My hand, and you shall see My back; but My face shall not be seen.” Exodus 33:17-23

I've been wondering if God is love, can God be glory?  Moses asks, "Let me see Your glory" and God says He will make His goodness pass before Him.  Can God be separated from His goodness? God basically walks past Moses, and shows him His glory, but not His face.  So could it be that God would even come close to humans is His glory?  I am sure His glory unsearchable!  Is His compassion and graciousness His glory, in dwelling with people?  Will we see His glory too?  Can we see it now?  Oh God, show us Your glory, show us Your ways, that we may know You, and love You like You love us, like You love Jesus, our humble King and God.  

They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads. There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.  Revelation 22:4-5

HE Knows My Heart

¹ My son, do not forget my law,   
But let your heart keep my commands;
       ² For length of days and long life
      And peace they will add to you.
       ³ Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
      Bind them around your neck,
      Write them on the tablet of your heart,
       ⁴ And so find favor and high esteem
      In the sight of God and man.
       ⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
      And lean not on your own understanding;
       ⁶ In all your ways acknowledge Him,
      And He shall direct your paths.
       ⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;
      Fear the LORD and depart from evil.
       ⁸ It will be health to your flesh,
      And strength to your bones.

Proverbs 3:1-8

OH! God, the Lord and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!  Oh Spirit of the Living God!  Thank You that You know me so well, You know my heart, You know my thoughts, my motives, my insecurities, my questions, my talents, all the hairs on my head You have numbered, my God.  You are good, and You mercy endures forever Lord!!  When I am unsure, You see the "yes" in my heart, and there do You make Your judgment.  I will follow by grace, Your commands Father, that I set my heart to do.  I will meditate on Your truth, Your word, Your mercy, Your Son Jesus.  I will ingrain His message of Love on the memory in my heart, that I may never forget it.  Lord You are good and Your mercy endures forever!  I set my heart to trust You in all areas, to trust Your leadership in every moment.  I give You praise, Lord God, for long life, peace, favor, strength and health have come to me by Your hand.  I thank You Jesus that I am highly esteemed by God by Your blood!  Praise God forever!  HE is good! and His mercy endures forever!  All glory be to You, our King and our God!  Jesus be glorified in our world today!

More Lord!

⁵ Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. ⁶ Upon the wicked he will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup. ⁷ For Jehovah is righteous; he loveth righteousness: The upright shall behold his face. Psalm 11:5-7 ASV

Oh Lord!! Our Lord!  Our God!! whether we volunteer to acknowledge or have yet to surrender our will, You Oh Lord, are our God!!  Let us be covered in Your mercy, in the blood of the Lamb, Your Son Jesus, that we may be considered righteous, and upright; beholding Your face!  Look upon us through Your eyes of Our Mighty Father, slow to anger and quick in love!  OH! the patience You show in perfecting us into Your image.  Praise be to our God, who embodies love in our King Jesus!  Praise our Holy Spirit, God's Spirit given to show us how to love Him!  Yes Lord let us love You more!!!!