Through the Dark

And it shall come to pass, while my glory passes by, that I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and will cover you with my hand while I pass by: exodus 33:22

This scripture has been on my mind for about a week now. The imagery of being inside a cleft or cave and having God cover the opening with his hand. Covered in darkness.

How many times do you feel as if you are in a dark place, like things aren't going our way?

When God places you in a place that he knows will become dark and gloomy, that it may be cold and lonely, that it may be frightening or silent, he is doing so to protect us. He places you there with love and intention.

Unbeknownst to you, He is passing by. Beyond the darkness, beyond the feeling that there is no way out, His glory is passing by and you don't even know it.

When He removes his hand and you can step out into the light, you will be stepping out into the wake of His glory and all the things that you were protected from, you may never even know. What you should focus on is that He walked ahead and protected you. He did so because you have a purpose. He's not done with you yet. Live loved. Live purposefully. Live with expectation.