Tag Archives: Glory

A Glimpse of Heaven

More glorious than the beauty of the place is the beauty of the one who is seated on the throne. No need for sunlight, because of the glorious splendor of the radiance of the Father and the Son. Continue reading

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Holy! Worthy!

Imagine that you are standing before the throne of God in heaven! That is what John is describing here: his vision of heaven. The scripture often suggests that we set our mind on heavenly things. Perhaps we need to return to these verses again and again. Continue reading

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Sometimes God Waits

Sometimes God waits. Sometimes this is because he wants to bring greater glory. Sometimes it is because he wants to stretch our faith and teach us to trust him more deeply. Sometimes it is because he loves us and has something he wants to accomplish in our lives that he requires us to wait. Continue reading

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Contrast

Meditating on the greatness of God refreshes the psalmist. His concerns about the wicked begin to melt away in the beauty of God’s righteous character. He has found a place of refuge from the hand of the wicked. Surely God will bring protection. Surely God in his justice will do what is right with the wicked. Continue reading

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Show Me Your Glory

For Moses too, intimacy came only from daily seeking, daily listening, and daily obedience. Moses fought for the “presence of the Lord” to go with them and had the audacity to ask for more of his presence. Though he had unusual intimacy with God, he wanted more. That holy longing for more of his presence was expressed in the cry of his heart, “God, show me your glory.” Continue reading

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Holy! Worthy!

You’ve just joined the worship of eternity. You’ve gotten a taste of what is to come when you stand before the throne and worship him awestruck by his glory and join with all creation in heartfelt worship. You have found your reason for living–for you will worship Him throughout eternity. Continue reading

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Glowing with Glory

I’m encouraged to know that as I spend time with Jesus daily, he begins to rub off on me. Continue reading

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Tempted

Satan is a master of pointing us toward short cuts. He offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world. Of course, Jesus would one day become heir of all those kingdoms. But Satan offers the kingdoms now, without the pain of the cross. He works the same way in our lives. He promises the easy way, the short cut, the glory without the pain.   Continue reading

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Show Me Your Glory

In “Open Up Your Heart” by Jeff Syverson, the author emphasizes the importance of seeking intimacy with God like Moses did, emphasizing the need for daily seeking, listening, and obedience to experience the glorious presence of the Lord. Continue reading

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A Glimpse of Heaven

December 30 A Glimpse of Heaven  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 149:1-9 | Malachi 1:1-2:17 | Revelation 21:1-27 | Proverbs 31:10-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: Revelation 21 “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They … Continue reading

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