Exodus 33:18 And he said, I beseech you, show me your glory. I. THE IMMEDIATE CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH PRECEDED THE PRAYER. II. THE PRAYER ITSELF. "Show me Thy glory." It is clear from the context that he meant, Unveil Thyself to my vision; let me see Thy essential majesty and splendour; remove all obscurity from my vision. We have to observe here — 1. The imperfection of the best saints. Imperfect in knowledge and judgment; fallible in our desires and devotions. 2. The beneficence and care of God for His people. Not only in giving, but in withholding. How important to ask according to His will. To refer all to His wisdom and love, and in everything to be able to say, "He hath done all things well." III. THE ANSWER RETURNED. 1. The literal request was mercifully refused. 2. The spirit of the prayer was graciously answered. Application: 1. Learn the lofty eminence to which true piety exalts a man. Intercourse with heaven. 2. The true breathings of the devout soul. "Show me Thy glory." Everything else is tinsel. 3. A perfect acquaintance with God's goodness is offered us in the gospel. "Oh, taste and see," etc. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. |
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