What is God’s glory and how does He manifest Himself? The glory of God changes everything. It makes us be still and to be at awe of His magnificence. We all seek the glory of God and desire His presence in our midst. This is the subject of the next two devotionals.
God’s glory was manifested in different forms in the Old and the New Testament.
The voice of the Lordis over the waters; The God of glory thunders; The Lordis over many waters. Psalm 29:3
God’s nature is continually showing His glory! The majesty of mountains, the depths of canyons, and the constant rush of waterfalls all speak to the glory of the One who made them. We see the glory of God in the awesome sound of the oceans, the thunder of clouds, and the howling winds.
And you said: ‘Surely the Lord our God has shown us His glory and His greatness, and we have heard His voice from the midst of the fire. We have seen this day that God speaks with man; yet he still lives. Deuteronomy 5:24
God showed His glory to the Israelites by leading them through the desert by fire at night, and it didn’t consume them. It only showed them the way. While fire is dangerous, it gives us heat and is useful for a whole host of other reasons. It is a reminder that God is a consuming fire, but in His grace, He manifests His glory through fire without consuming us. Faced with unknown circumstances, it was glorious for the Israelites to hear the voice of God in the midst of the fire.
And she said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.” 1 Samuel 4:22
The glory of God was present in the Ark of the Covenant, and when the ark was captured, the Israelites knew that God’s glory had departed from them. His glory was a reminder of God’s favor and His special relationship to His people, and they did not want to lose it.
As the children of God, we have a special covenant with the Lord. He has deposited His Holy Spirit in us, and God manifests His glory through His still small voice. While His voice may not be noticed by others around us, we know God meets us. His voice is glorious!
I will continue with this subject in the next devotional.
