As Moses stands in the presence of God receiving the commandments, God's radiance covers his messenger. We see that Moses returns to the people with his face glowing as a result of God's radiance. This radiance from God continued in Moses. Interestingly enough, Moses veils his God-glow due to the fear of the people of Israel. They were afraid to see the presence of God in his servant.
As we continue in our reading for this day we see that God continues to show his glory but it is in a veiled form. He gives the people gifts - the Sabbath, the ability to provide for God's work, the skills to serve in building the tabernacle - all gifts which present God to the people, but in a veiled form. We are not able to endure the glory of our Creator, so he shows himself to us through other means, humble means.
Lord, as we look to you, we see you have given yourself in the humility of God the Son. You have given your presence in common elements - water, bread, wine, a spoken word. Grant that we may rejoice in these humble means by which you have revealed yourself, the Lord of all glory.
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