Last night, the Dodgers won the World Series. That may not mean much to you, and that’s OK. However, I have been a Dodger fan for over 60 years and it is a big deal to me. In my lifetime I have seen them win the World Series several times but it has been 32 years since the last time they did it.
Even with the accolades of this accomplishment, the thrill doesn’t last all that long. The memories remain but the glory fades. Moses experienced glory in a different way. God appeared to him on the mountain. As a result of this encounter, Moses’ face shone. But the shine faded over time.
Anyone who has a direct encounter with the holy God is dramatically impacted. The first reaction is always to fall flat on the ground, worshipping God, but also in fear for our life due to God’s holiness and our sinfulness. However there is a way to remain in the presence of God and live for him. The apostle Paul said it like this in Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Surrendering ourselves to God allows Him to not only be with us, but to live through us.
Reluctant Retiree 