Last night, I read this in Psalm 34: I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant.
As I thought about this passage, I was overwhelmed with a couple of thoughts. The first is we are reminded here that when we call out to God, God hears us. Stop and think about that for a minute . . . no really, stop, close your eyes and meditate on that fact for a minute. The one and only God, the creator of the universe – yes, that God – cares about you to the point that your cries are actually heard. When we seek God, God answers us and deliverance is offered.
The second thought that still remains with me is what we read in verse 5: “Those who look to him are radiant.” The truth is that when we look to God and we experience God’s deliverance, we will be changed – radiant! But the question that arose from my meditation – the question that has haunted me for hours is this: Do I appear to be radiant to anyone?
In other words, is my relationship with God such that people can tell when I have been with Him? Do I radiate God’s glory? Or is my countenance less than radiant?
My prayer today is that everyone with whom I come into contact can tell I have been with God.
What about you?
Clay in the Hands 
I am memorizing Psalm 34. I like the last part of the “radiant” verse too — “no shadow of shame will darken their faces.” (NLT) I think of the sun when I think of radiance. Praying to the Son for His radiance. Do others see that in me? I hope so. Praying about that today. Thanks for the reminder.