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.

It All Belongs to God

"In whose hand are the depths of the earth,
         The peaks of the mountains are His also."

Psalm 95:4

With all of man's knowledge and abilities, he cannot form a majestic mountain or color a meadow as the Lord God does. Our Heavenly Father owns it all and it is only ours to enjoy by His generous grace and love. Thank you, Lord, for sharing all this beauty with us. May You receive all praise and glory.