The story of Moses wanting to see God's glory is found in Exodus 33 verses 18-23.
After leading the Israelites out of Egypt,
Moses sought a deeper relationship with God and boldly asked,
God responded that no one could see his face and live,
But he would allow Moses to see his back as he passed by.
To protect Moses,
God placed him in the cleft of a rock and covered him with his hand until he had passed.
Then Moses could see God's back,
But not his face.
This moment reveals Moses' deep desire for intimacy with God,
And God's grace in revealing as much of himself as was possible for human understanding.
It also highlights God's holiness and the limits of human perception of his full glory.
Now find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed,
Sit comfortably,
Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
Let go of any distractions and invite the presence of God into this moment.
As you center yourself,
Take a deep breath in and slowly out,
Again inhale deeply and exhale slowly,
And release any tension,
Worry,
Or distractions.
Feel yourself resting in God's presence.
Whisper this simple prayer,
Lord,
I desire to see a glimpse of your glory.
Reveal yourself to me.
After whispering this prayer,
Imagine yourself in the wilderness,
Much like Moses on Mount Sinai.
The air is still,
And there is a holy anticipation surrounding you.
You feel the warmth of the sun on your skin,
The solid ground beneath you,
And the gentle breeze reminding you that God is near.
Ahead of you,
There is a cliff in the rock,
A hidden place,
A place of safety,
Where you God invites you to stand.
You step inside,
Feeling secure,
Knowing that you are in God's presence.
Now imagine the presence of God passing before you.
It is not something you see with your eyes alone,
But it is something that you sense and feel in your soul.
You sense His love,
It is overwhelming and so pure.
It washes over you like a warm light,
Filling every empty space within you.
You feel His power,
Strong and majestic,
Yet gentle and reassuring.
You are surrounded by His peace,
A peace that silences every worry and fear.
And in this moment,
You hear His voice whisper,
I am with you.
I am for you.
You are my beloved.
Rest in those words for a moment and let them wash over you,
For they are true.
And though you may not see His full glory,
You experience His presence,
A glimpse of His goodness,
His kindness,
And His infinite love.
Allow yourself the space to just soak in this moment,
Let your heart soak in His love.
Find rest in the awareness that God has revealed Himself to you.
Not through sight alone,
But through His Spirit touching your very soul.
Now take another deep breath in and out.
And whisper this prayer of gratitude.
Thank you,
Lord,
For allowing me to experience a glimpse of Your glory.
May I carry this awareness of You in my daily life.
And when you're ready,
Begin to gently open your eyes.
Know that even as you step back into your day,
God's presence remains with you.
You see,
His glory is not just in the extraordinary moments,
But in the simple and everyday ones as well.
So carry this peace,
This love,
And this awareness of His glory with you throughout the day,
Dear friend.
Amen,
Amen,
And thanks be to God.
