GLORY EXHIBITED

We’ve heard it said, “A picture is with a thousand words,” so rather than just trying to say a definition of glory, let us see a demonstration of glory.  Look at Deuteronomy 5:24:

“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.’”

The Jews had seen His glory and were in awe of it.  They had heard God’s voice and were amazed by it.  God’s presence had been so over-powering, they were surprised they were not consumed by the fire.  Such is the wonder of His glory.

The clearest expression of that glory was in the Living Word, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14).  In every way, Jesus displayed the glory of God.

That glory was manifested on the mountain in a majestic manner. Picture this:

“Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.” (Matt.17:1-3‬). There was glory exhibited!