We looked at passages of scripture in Day 1 that refer to God as light. In Him is no darkness. Because that is the very essence of God, it comes as no surprise that His first act of creation was to bring that quality of light into existence for His coming, created world. "And God said, 'Let there be light', and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness." (Genesis 1: 3 - 4)
Therefore, mankind can experience light. Mankind can experience God. Read the following and consider:
1. 2 Samuel 22:29 - Do you see that you can have light?
2. Psalm 119:130 - Do you see where you can obtain light?
3. Isaiah 2:3,5 - What does it mean to you to walk in the light of the Lord?
4. 2 Corinthians 4: 4 - 6 - Where does the light of God shine?
As we consider these things, one of my favorite places in scripture is Exodus 34: 29 - 35. Turn there and read those verses ...
I wish I could have seen Moses' face! I can imagine what it may have been like, but can't know for sure. What we can know for sure is that Moses' countenance was changed because he spent time with God, because he listened to God. The word translated "radiant" in the NIV is translated "shone" in the NASB. The Hebrew is kawran. The word literally means "to send out rays". It reminds me of the way that little children draw the sun - it has rays - that's what makes it a sun! Something of the glory of the light of God came off Moses's face and countenance when Moses left the presence of God.
We CAN experience the light of God. Spend time with Him. Listen to Him. Be still in His presence. Don't do all the talking.
And let God transform your countenance. Your face can be radiant. And it has nothing to do with the make-up you choose!
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