10 | Glimpses of Glory: How to See God When You're Not Sure He's There
07/28/24 • 19 min
Moses stood at a crossroads with the Israelites in the desert, wrestling with God's potential abandonment after their golden calf rebellion. What happened next reveals a profound truth about how we experience divine presence during our most uncertain moments.
This message explores a fascinating encounter where Moses, desperate for assurance, asks to see God's glory. Instead of revealing His face, God places Moses in a rock cleft, covers his eyes, and allows him only to see His "back" as He passes by. This metaphor beautifully captures how we often perceive God's presence in our lives—not through direct, face-to-face revelation, but through glimpses that provide just enough evidence to sustain our journey forward.
Like Moses, we face an unknown future. We can't return to our past, and life inevitably nudges us forward whether we feel ready or not. The comfort isn't that everything will proceed according to plan, but rather that God's presence will accompany us through whatever comes. I share the powerful story of an elderly gentleman who gave away his new shoes to a stranger in need, walking out onto cold pavement in old, cracked shoes with twine shoelaces—a living demonstration of how transformed lives reflect God's glory to others.
My transition from pulpit to podcast after retiring as a pastor parallels this message about finding new paths forward with God's presence. The question that remains for each listener is deeply personal: Does your life—your words, actions, and attitudes—reflect God's glory to those around you? Are you surrendered enough that others catch glimpses of divine presence through your everyday interactions? Take time today to reflect on how your life might better shine with that reflected glory.
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Moses stood at a crossroads with the Israelites in the desert, wrestling with God's potential abandonment after their golden calf rebellion. What happened next reveals a profound truth about how we experience divine presence during our most uncertain moments.
This message explores a fascinating encounter where Moses, desperate for assurance, asks to see God's glory. Instead of revealing His face, God places Moses in a rock cleft, covers his eyes, and allows him only to see His "back" as He passes by. This metaphor beautifully captures how we often perceive God's presence in our lives—not through direct, face-to-face revelation, but through glimpses that provide just enough evidence to sustain our journey forward.
Like Moses, we face an unknown future. We can't return to our past, and life inevitably nudges us forward whether we feel ready or not. The comfort isn't that everything will proceed according to plan, but rather that God's presence will accompany us through whatever comes. I share the powerful story of an elderly gentleman who gave away his new shoes to a stranger in need, walking out onto cold pavement in old, cracked shoes with twine shoelaces—a living demonstration of how transformed lives reflect God's glory to others.
My transition from pulpit to podcast after retiring as a pastor parallels this message about finding new paths forward with God's presence. The question that remains for each listener is deeply personal: Does your life—your words, actions, and attitudes—reflect God's glory to those around you? Are you surrendered enough that others catch glimpses of divine presence through your everyday interactions? Take time today to reflect on how your life might better shine with that reflected glory.
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9 | How to Reclaim Your Time with Biblical Boundaries and Sabbath Rest
God's blueprint for abundant living includes intentional rest through the Sabbath commandment, which received more divine attention than any other commandment in the Decalogue.
• The Hebrew word "Shabbat" means to cease or rest, while "holy" means to set apart
• Sabbath was a reminder to Israelites that they belonged to God, not their former Egyptian taskmasters
• Modern research shows our bodies operate at an "oxygen deficit" without adequate rest periods
• Jesus taught that "the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath"
• Like an out-of-tune violin, our lives need regular recalibration through intentional rest
• The 23rd Psalm beautifully illustrates the Sabbath concept: "He makes me lie down... He restores my soul"
• Our society has swung to the opposite extreme of Jesus' time - disregarding Sabbath entirely instead of over-regulating it
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11 | Is Your Life a “Christian Rose”? Discovering the Hidden Source of Spiritual Beauty
This episode delves into the heartfelt reflections of the Apostle Paul, offering a deeper understanding of anxiety and faith through his letter to the Corinthians. As we unpack Paul's struggles in Troas, we resonate with his sense of longing and comfort found in Christ. He reminds us that, despite life's challenges, our relationship with God shapes our experiences and like the secret of the "Christian Rose," it enables us to spread a divine fragrance.
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Living On Purpose In Christ | Biblical Boundaries, Devotional Routines, Spiritual Affirmations, Bible Study, AFT - 10 | Glimpses of Glory: How to See God When You're Not Sure He's There
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