Faces Shine

Exodus 34:29

When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the Lord.

 

I think that this sort of thing still occurs in our day and age, though to a lesser degree. As a Christian I am often drawn to other people that seem, upon closer inspection, to have a glow about them. Sometimes, I find out that these very people are Believers and have spent many hours with Christ.

 

There are days when Bob and I run errands and come home thinking that all the uglies were let out that day! It seems as if we were surround by gnomes and gargoyles in every store where we stopped. There are other days when it seems we both notice certain persons who seem to shine. They do not even have to smile. Somehow, we are drawn to them. I think we are drawn because of the indwelling Spirit of Christ, as in Psalm 42 where "deep calls to deep."

 

Amy Carmichael's devotional pointed out these verses recently.

 

Wycliffe Psalm 34:5

Nigh ye to him, and be ye lightened.

Go ye near to him, and ye shall shine with joy;

and your faces shall not be shamed.

 

Holman Psalm 34:5 Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces will never be ashamed.

 

What do you think about this? Had any similar experiences?

 

James 4:8a NIV reads "Come near to God and He will come near to you." Had any close encounters lately that might make you shine?

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