Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law...and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush...
[Exodus 3:1-2, NIV]
[Exodus 3:1-2, NIV]
The vision of the Angel of the Lord came to Moses while he was involved in his everyday work. That is exactly where the Lord delights in giving His revelations. He seeks a man traveling an ordinary road, and “suddenly a light from heaven” (Ac 9:3) shines on him. And a “stairway resting on the earth” [Ge 28:12] can reach from the marketplace to heaven, transforming a life from one of drudgery to one of grace.
Some Christians think they must always be on the mountaintop of extraordinary joy and revelation, but this is not God's way. Those high spiritual times and wonderful communication with the unseen world are not promised to us, but a daily life of communion with Him is. And it is enough for us, for He will give us those times of exceptional revelation if it is the right thing for us.
There were only three disciples allowed to see the Transfiguration, and the same three also experienced the darkness of Gethsemane. No one can stay on the mountaintop of favor forever, for there are responsibilities in the valley. Christ fulfilled His life's work not in the glory but in the valley, and it was there He was truly and completely the Messiah.
The value of the vision and the accompanying glory is its gift of equipping us for service and endurance.
Prayer: My Loving Father, help me to expect you as I travel the ordinary road of life. I am not asking for sensational experiences. Fellowship with me through my everyday work and service, and be my companion when I take an ordinary journey. And let my humble life be transformed by Your presence. In Jesus Name, Amen.
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - Nov. 15 2010 - Psalm 37 - 38 (OT) , Matthew 4 (NT).
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