God is both terrifying and tender, and that's a good thing. God's holiness shines a spotlight on our uncleanliness, causing us to shrink back in fright. But God, in his grace and kindness, doesn't leave us cowering in fear. By sending Jesus as our Redeemer, he made a way for our guilt to be dealt with. In doing so, we who were dead in our sin are made righteous by Jesus. We who once cowered in fear are invited to draw near to God as he draws near to us.