Pastor Bob DuPar
February 12, 2008

Journal Entry


Scripture

Exodus 34:1-35:9; Matthew 27:15-31; Psalm 33:12-22; Proverbs 9:1-6.

Observation

What a supernatural experience Moses must have had during his time with God on the mountain top that he was able to survive for 40 days and nights without bread or water. And, I love the fact that every time Moses spent time with the Lord – his face radiated afterward.

I love the NIV translation of 2 Corinthians 3:13-18 as it comments on this event:

13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away. 14 But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. 15 Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

What a picture! The radiance and glory of Moses’ face faded over time, but as we look into the face of Jesus we are transformed with ever-increasing glory! That’s pretty amazing!

All I can say about Pilate is that he was a weak leader. It sounds like he had a wise wife. He should have listened to her. I think of James’ words, “He who knows the right thing to do, and does not do it – for him it is sin.” (James 4:17) He was not innocent of Jesus’ blood. It was his responsibility. And, what a huge statement the Jews make in their ignorance: “Let His blood be on us and on our children!” What a wonderful blessing to hand down to your children. They had no idea. We have no idea.

Application

I want to spend more time beholding God’s face – in His Word, through prayer and through His creation. I desire to be transformed with ever-increasing glory!

Prayer

“Lord, make me like You, a little more every day, and every moment. May I not stay the same. May I not be content to stay the same. May I notice the difference.”