Issue 18 - Day 1

2 Corinthians 3

2 Corinthians 3:12-15
12)  Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:
13)  And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:
14)  But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
15)  But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.

Why did Moses put a veil over his face? He had just spent forty days in God’s presence, being given the law. This was the written word of God giving instruction on how the Israelites were to live their lives. The glory of God in that moment was so powerful that it was reflected out from Moses face even when he descended the mountain. It is interesting to note that Moses uncovered his face when he entered the tabernacle. One man was in there, Joshua the son of Nun. The only one interested in following God daily, was the only one who looked on the unveiled glory.

How different it could have been. God had wanted a nation of priests, every man coming before him and worshiping him. Of their own will they chose to give that honour to a chosen few so that they could continue their lives without God. This same choice meant that Christ, and the church age were hidden from Israel. From that point on they put a veil in front of the glory reflected in Moses, they put a curtain in front of the holy of holies, a barrier of religion in front of God, and a blockade against the truth in their hearts.

How many people are like that today? God is the answer, yet the barricades go up. Now the veil is torn in two by the power of God. Pray that that same Spirit breaks the bonds blinding our unbelieving friends.