(by pastor Norman)

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork” (Ps 19:1; NKJV). “And the word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14; NKJV). What is this glory of God the Father and as manifested in Jesus? The glory of God is His splendour, beauty, radiance, perfection, greatness, wisdom, majesty, love, compassion, grace and power to use but a few words. Jesus demonstrated God’s glory on earth in His grace, love, compassion, wisdom and miracles. If people are sensitive enough to God, they will see His glory in all of His creation (Rom 1:2-0, Is 6:3). When I am in the Rocky Mountains, by a northern lake in Saskatchewan or on the seashore in an unspoiled area, I always sense the amazing creative power, glory and presence of God. In many places throughout the Bible the writers acknowledge the glory of God, praising and honoring Him (E.g. Ps 86:12, Rom 11:36). We should do the same. Jesus said to God the Father, “I have glorified You on earth, I have finished the work You have given me to do” (John 17:4; NKJV). As we focus on the glory of the Lord in His word, we will be changed to be more and more like Him (2 Cor 3:18). All we do should glorify God (2 Thess 1:12) not ourselves; all glory and honour is God’s alone (Ps 115:1, Isa 42:8).