When Moses spoke with the LORD, he talked to God as a man talks with his friend. Face-to-face communication. When he left the presence of God, his face glowed (Exodus 34:29-35).
The glare was so intense that he had to cover his face with a veil.
People noticed.
They knew he had been in God's presence.
What about you and me? Do people notice that we've been with God?
We don't have Mt Sinai experiences, but we do spend time reading God's Word and praying.
Listening to God and talking with Him. Like friends.
Do people notice? Not by a blinding glow, but by a changed character.
Do they see the fruit of the Spirit? (Gal 5:22-23).
Do they see obedience? (Jn 14:15).
Do they see faithfulness to church? (Hebr 10:24-25)
Faithfulness to our family?
Faithfulness to witness?
Do they see that we are honoring and glorifying God?
Do we talk about Him or about ourselves?
Your face may not glow, but you do have an opportunity to shine in the world, because you have spent time with God.
"Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world" (Phil 2:14-15).
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden" (Mt 5:14).
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven" (Mt 5:16).
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