The Upper Room Devotional 24th February 2025 | The Revealed Divine Presence of God
The Upper Room Devotional 24th February 2025 | The Revealed Divine Presence of God
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The Upper Room Devotional 24th February 2025 Today’s Message
Topic: The Revealed Divine Presence of God
R. Sidwell Mokgothu | Read Exodus 34:29-35
Lectionary Week
February 24–March 2, 2025
Scripture Overview
God’s glory is always revealed, even if incompletely. Moses’ time with God on the mountain and his deepened relationship with God leads to his skin radiating, a reflection of God’s glory. The psalmist recalls God’s glory, recognizing God as the holy king who is worshiped by all and who answers our calls. God is also the lover of justice, equity, and righteousness.
Paul writes to the Corinthians of the new covenant, in which God’s glory is now more openly revealed in Christ, removing the need for a veil like Moses wore. Luke reports on Jesus’ transfiguration, when his face began to shine like that of Moses. God’s voice reinforces the revelation of the Transfiguration, declaring Jesus to be God’s Son and the revelation of God’s glory.
Questions and Suggestions for Reflection
• Read Exodus 34:29-35. Consider the ways you provide evidence of your faith. Do you display it for your glory or for God’s?
• Read Psalm 99. How do you seek a healthy balance of awe and intimacy in your relationship with God?
• Read 2 Corinthians 3:12–4:2. In what areas have you seen preachers compromise the gospel with populism? Who are the people of faith that you have experienced as consistent in truth-telling?
• Read Luke 9:28-43a. Is there any particular moment or experience that is a transfiguration moment for you? What need do you beg Christ to address?
Moses has taken a pause from the Exodus journey and has spent forty days and nights in the presence of God, consulting on the covenant and receiving the remade tablets of the Commandments. He has, in the previous chapter, been promised this accompanying glory as a guarantee of God’s presence….
May we shine and radiate your glory, O God. Amen.