(by pastor Jean)

“We have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son” (John 1:14; NLT). The word used for “glory” is “doxa” which means here, the excellence of Christ, the good reputation of someone, splendour, radiance and majesty. Later in John’s gospel when Jesus is praying, He says He brought glory to God by doing what He was told to do (John 17:4). The miracles Jesus performed also displayed His glory (John 2:11). Hebrews 1:3 teaches that Jesus not only radiates the glory of God but also reflects His character. In the Old Testament we read about God’s glory every time His presence was revealed, for example, in the tent of meeting and the temple, (Ex 40:34 is one of many such occasions). Moses asked God to show him His glory (Ex 33:18). The Psalms tell us that we see God’s glory every time we appreciate the beauty of His creation (Ps 72:19, 19:1). Psalm 8:5 and Hebrews 2:7 say that even mere men have been crowned with glory by God. This is confirmed in Isaiah 60:1, The glory of the Lord rises to shine on you” (NLT). We give glory to God for who He is but 2 Corinthians 3:18 tells us that we are being transformed into His image, “from glory to glory” Wow! Not only that but when we have finished our time on this earth, we cannot even conceive what the future glory will be like (Rom 8:18, Col 3:4). In the New Jerusalem there will be no need for sun or moon because the glory of God will illuminate it! Glory to God!