Uncover that Face

Fox News has a section on their website entitled "Features and Faces". I notice that so many of the faces are celebrities - many of them caught in less than flattering poses and/or facial expressions. I wonder how it makes them feel since a celebrity must rely on the way they are perceived to catch that next role. But truth be told, none of us care for having unflattering pics taken of us.

In 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 there is an awesome passage about faces of glory. As I read it over and over this morning, a simple but profound concept occurred to me. Paul says that Moses would cover his face so the Israelites couldn't see that which was fading away. We, however, in verse 18 "with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory". What struck me is that they couldn't see what was FADING AWAY, but we reveal that which IS TO COME.

There is coming a day, "in the twinkling of an eye", when we will all be changed. We will receive glorified bodies and we will be like Him. Can you imagine what a day that will be for those who know Him? As a matter of fact in verse 18 it says that we are being transformed into His likeness. Do you see it? We ARE BEING transformed. Pretty cool huh? You and I each day (as we surrender to His work in us) are becoming more like Jesus.

So, unveil those faces and shine a little Jesus on people. While you're at it, look for the Jesus shining back at you.