Hidden in the Crevice: See God’s Great Glory

HIDDEN IN THE CREVICE

The word for Day 10 of #write28days is crevice. In Exodus 33, we read that Moses asked God to show him His glory. This was right after God had promised that His Presence would go with Moses as he led the people. Then, hidden in the crevice, Moses saw God’s glory from the back. Here’s part of that passage:

Then Moses said, “Please, let me see your glory.”

He said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim the name ‘the Lord’ before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” But he added, “You cannot see my face, for humans cannot see me and live.” The Lord said, “Here is a place near me. You are to stand on the rock, and when my glory passes by, I will put you in the crevice of the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. Then I will take my hand away, and you will see my back, but my face will not be seen.”

Exodus 33:18-23

I’ve been enjoying writing haiku along with posts in this challenge and today is no exception.

Somewhere a crevice
Hidden on the mountainside
A place of safety

Moses requested
To see God’s glory, but none
Could see God and live

Yet God made a way
He hid him in the crevice
Till His glory passed

Then God moved His hand
Moses glimpsed His glory, but
Only from the back

Photo taken on a mountain in Maine

REFLECTING GOD’S GLORY

Moses would go up the mountain away from the people to meet with God. Every time he came down his face shone. He was not aware of it, but the people were afraid when they saw him. So, after giving them the words he received from God, he would put a veil over his face until he went up the mountain again. It seems to me that in a way he was reflecting God’s glory. You can read about this in Exodus 34:29-35.

Another time, after his death, both Moses and Elijah were present at the transfiguration of Jesus. You an read the whole story in Mark 9.

Then he said to them, “Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God come in power.”

After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain by themselves to be alone. He was transfigured in front of them,and his clothes became dazzling—extremely white as no launderer on earth could whiten them. Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 

(Mark 9:1-4)

We may not be able to meet God on the mountain or suddenly appear with Jesus, but we, too, can reflect His glory. We don’t have to be hidden in a crevice in order to see God’s glory. In fact, creation reflects His glory every single day. Even the fact that day and night and seasons come regularly show us that God is glorious and mighty.

Not on a mountain but a “crevice” in a large tree at South Carolina Botanical Gardens in Clemson, SC

ARE YOU HIDDEN IN A CREVICE?

Sometimes we might feel like we are hidden in a crevice where no one can see. We might wonder how we could reflect God’s glory when we feel so small and helpless. Yet, we are created in His image, and as we use our talents to create, no matter how small, we can help others see His glory, too.

Maybe we have physical limitations that keep us at home. We can still reflect His glory by interceding for others in prayer. It is a gift that draws us closer to God and to the people for whom we pray.

As we spend time meditating in His word, praying and praising Him, our lives will reflect His glory. Others may notice and wonder how we can have joy even when circumstances shout otherwise. Then, as we share how God meets our needs and is always with us, we may help others see and reflect His glory, too.

Whether we are out in the open or hidden in a crevice, God sees us and knows us. He knows our inner thoughts and our fears. He will be with us no matter what our circumstances are. For that we can we thankful. So, wherever we are, let’s take time to pause and say a prayer of gratitude to God for all that we have in Him.

I’m linking up with: #Grace&Truth.

10 thoughts on “Hidden in the Crevice: See God’s Great Glory

  1. Thank you Gayl for sharing such a stirring post! Since my Word for the year is “glory” my heart was so moved thinking of God’s glory that He showed to Moses. And in this season I often feel those thoughts of smallness. Thank you for being an encouragement to see God’s glory wherever He places me. Blessings and love to you dear sister.

    1. Dear Bettie, I am so thankful that you were encouraged. I’m glad your word is glory this year, because I find myself looking for it, too! It just enhances my words of abide and savor. God is so good! Blessings and love to you! xoxo

  2. So beautiful! What precious affirmation. Today, I ended up in bed and the couch all afternoon because of my heart – but oh how I saw one answer after another to prayer flood in, as all I could do was rest in the crevice of that Rock 😊🥰.

    Oh yes! We are hidden in Christ Jesus and He is always reflecting His glory in and through us daily – whether we see it or not. Praise Him. Thank you for this beautiful offering of intercession and praise. It lifts my heart and soul, Gayl.

    1. Oh, Anna, so sorry your heart was giving problems, but how blessed that you saw so many answers to prayer! I’m glad you could rest, and I’m so glad to be abe to encourage you, dear friend. Blessings and love to you! xoxo

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