“There are also celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies, but the glory of the celestial is one and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differs from another star in glory” (1 Corinthians 15:40-41).
The word glory in the greek is the word “doxa” and this means dignity, honor, beauty, majesty, magnificence, opulence. The above scriptures tell us about the glory of the sun, the moon and the different stars. Also, glory also refers to shining beauty as of a star. When something is operating at its fullest potential, it can be said to be displaying it’s glory for example the sun shining brightest at noon can be said to be in its full glory. Also, anyone optimizing his / her potential and achieving continued success can be said to be displaying glory. Below are some vital truths about glory:
1) Mankind is the zenith of the glory of God: Creation talks about the glory of God (Psalm 19:1-2). The above scripture refers to the glory of celestial and terrestrial bodies. Despite the magnificence of God’s creation, the pinnacle or apex of the glory of God is displayed through man. David echoes this clearly in Psalm 8:5-6, “For you have made him a little lower than the angels and you have crowned him with glory and honor. You have made him to have dominion over the works of your hands. You have put all things under his feet”. This also means every man carries some glory that God bestowed.
2) We are partakers of the glory of God: When Jesus was entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, He rode on a donkey that was made available to Him. As He entered Jerusalem, people came from all over and threw their clothes and palm trees on the road. The donkey was stepping on human clothes and was dignified because Jesus was riding on it. Everyone who truly submits to Jesus will surely become honorable with the honor of God, dignified with the dignity of Christ, and beautified with the beauty of Christ. Christ living in us is the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27).
3) We are reflectors of the glory of God: The glory the moon manifest is sourced from the sun. The moon does not generate energy on its own but the sun shines on it and its beauty is manifest. As the sun shines on the moon, the moon reflects that glory and it shines back on earth. In like manner, as we gaze on God’s glory with unveiled minds and walk in the light of His Word, His Holy Spirit shines on us and we reflect that beauty to the world around us. Scripture reference: 2 Corinthians 3:18. We are His conductors reflecting light from the Source.
4) God is glorified as we shine: When one looks up to the sky on a glorious night and see stars shining in their brilliance and also singly against a dark background, the beauty and splendor talks about the wisdom, creativity and greatness of God. The Christian in a dark and depraved world is the star that is to shine the wisdom, love, patience, creativity, power, mercy and knowledge of God to a dark and ignorant world. As we shine, God is tremendously glorified (Matthew 5:16).
CONCLUSION: As the year gradually comes to a close, the one desire in the heart of God is that His children will shine. The more we shine, the more we bring glory to God. The songwriter says, "When we walk with the Lord, in the light of His Word, what a glory He sheds on our way". Walking with the Lord in genuine worship of His person,submission to His will and confidence in His word will cause our paths to shine more and more(Proverbs 4:18). Glory is in varying degrees and cadre as the scripture above portends, as we team up with the King of glory, we manifest more of His glory.
Happy blessed December in Jesus name.
Ade(Gboyega) ESAN
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