2 Corinthians 3:7-18
Today's Scripture

I love weddings. I love the tradition, music, and joining of two people--seeing their radiance and especially the joy they share if they are both Christians. Scriptures read and song sung take on special significance.When the bride comes down the aisle with a veil covering her face, she waits for her husband to be. As she greets him and moves from the care of her parents to the care of her beloved, the groom lifts the veil to view the beauty of his bride as they are pronounced husband and wife. The radiance on her face enhances her beauty, as she looks into the eyes of the one she loves and who loves her.

Such is the beauty we radiate with unveiled faces that Paul describes in this chapter. Before Christ came,God's people followed God as if wearing a veil. They could not come before God directly. Even Moses, who approached God in an intimate way, discovered that the glory of the Lord's presence faded from his face as he was apart from intimate communion with him.And just think how wonderful it will be to see him face to face in the next life. We are so blessed now, we will receive multiplied blessings when we enter his eternal kingdom.

Let us come to God through Christ. The curtain that separated us from the Holy of Holies in the tabernacle is now torn. We can know God intimately--call him Father, be his children.
- posted by Suzi @ 6:57 AM