Exodus 34:27-35
It is not possible to be in touch with God, to enjoy the revelations of His grace, without that betraying itself externally. Moses’ face shone, although he did not know that himself. By his happy face, each child of God should show naturally the happiness he possesses to those around him. May the world see in us some reflection of the love of Jesus! Paul explains to the Corinthians why Moses put a veil on his face. Before the Lord came down to earth, even the reflection of divine glory could not be borne by sinful man, and had to be hidden. But the veil "is taken away in Christ". Indeed, when Jesus came, God could at last be seen in Him in all the glory of His grace. As a result now, by faith, we behold the Lord Jesus with open face and we are morally transformed step by step into His glorious image (2 Corinthians 3:14; ; 2 Corinthians 3:18).
Another privilege of Moses was "to speak with him". The expression occurs three times in these few verses. What an honour for this man of God, and what proof of intimate relationship! Is there not a connection between the fact of constant communion with the Lord and a face which is radiant? May God enable us to realise both the one and the other!