God’s glory is
radiant light: He “covers Himself with light as with a garment”, “dwelling in
unapproachable light.” God reveals bits of Himself, His nature, to us; we only
know God through these self manifestations. The importance of glory as a
manifestation of God is attested to by 430 scriptures. God’s radiant brilliance
-- His unchanging essence, the inner reality that makes God who He is -- may be
a physical manifestation of His nature. “God is love.” Perhaps the deep passion of His agape love
for us is expressed and released as brilliant, glorious light. Perhaps love is
the intrinsic glory of God, His covering and His dwelling place. And perhaps
the fullness of His love in us will likewise express itself as glorious
light... a beacon of light to a world in darkness. Or, said another way,
perhaps we are reflectors of His glory as His agape love flows through us.
Endnote:
Let’s go deeper. Moses desired to see God’s glory, the inner reality which
makes God who He is: “And he (Moses) said, “Please, show me Your glory.” Then
He (God) said, “I will make all My goodness pass before you.” God clearly
equated His glory with His goodness in this passage. So, perhaps His glory is a
physical manifestation of His goodness… perhaps goodness is the intrinsic glory
of God. Perhaps God’s unchanging essence – the inner reality that makes God who
He is -- is His goodness. And, He loves because He is good, not the other way
around, love springing forth naturally out of a good heart. I may need to
ponder this a few million years…
(Exodus 33:18-19)
Come shine on me
Father, shine on me! Let Your goodness and love be my intrinsic glory as I
reflect Your goodness and love on others.
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