In the Cleft of the Rock

"and it will come about, while My glory is passing by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by." 

Exodus 33:22

Moses asks to see God's glory. Out of His great love for Moses, the Lord obliges, but He also knows that Moses could not endure the total brightness of His glory and so He hides him in the cleft of the rock and covers him with His hand as He passes by. He protects Moses even as He grants him the desire of his heart. What a gracious heavenly Father we serve.