Exodus 24:17 "And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel."
People miss the spiritual dimension because they frame everything in physical terms. While Moses basked in the presence of God, those looking on saw nothing but frightening flames. Because they could not grasp the spiritual dimension of God's visit with Moses, they made and worshipped their own god within sight of the fire that marked God's presence.
Those who view everything in physical terms are not comfortable with a dynamic God and frequently wind up creating their own god - a god they make out of familiar stuff and who can't move once they put him where they want him to stay.
Submission, obedience, and love are all spiritual acts that are performed in the physical realm. Many won't conform to God's Word so they miss the wonder of His presence because submission, obedience, and love look as appealing as a - well, as a forest fire. They see and experience only the physical and never enjoy the fulness of what a relationship with God offers.
If you never see the spiritual dimension of your life, the physical will always frustrate you. God rides on stormy waves, wraps Himself in dark clouds, and rests behind badger skin walls. Don't let your problems or your hang-ups keep you from His company.
©2006 Doug Ellingsworth
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