"When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by." Exodus 33:22
Do we fully comprehend that no man can look God in the face and live?
Although Moses often spoke to God as one would speak with another man, God's face was hidden in the pillar of cloud. The one time God allowed His full glory to be shown, He covered Moses with His hand in order to protect him. But this protection was not from something evil - it was from God Himself.
There are times that I long to see the face of God, but I don't think I understand how terrifying it would be if I did. God is pure and holy. The difference between His heart and mine is so great. To see His face would not only reveal His glory, but it would reveal the darkness within me.
Lord, I long for Your Presence. I long to be clean. I long for the day when I can see Your face and live.
Dwell in me today.