Glory of God Given
in the church today

18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit (2 Cor. 3:18, NIV).

14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you (1 Pet. 4:14, NIV).

Glory of God in the OT

Smoke filled the Temple … from the glory of God. This gave us a picture of God’s glory in the OT Temple. When the priests put the Arc into the Most Holy Place in Solomon’s Temple, a cloud filled the Temple. The priests could not do their duties because of the cloud of God’s power and glory. When Isaiah saw the glory of God, the Temple filled with smoke (1 Kings. 8:6–11; Isa. 6:1–8).

Moses saw the glory when God gave him the Law. The face of Moses shined from God’s glory. The people saw his radiant face, and it frightened them. Moses put on a veil until the glory faded away (Exod. 34:29–35).

Glory of God in the NT

The Lord also revealed his glory in the NT. An angel of the Lord appeared to shepherds on the night that our Savior was born. The glory of the Lord shined around them (Luke 2:9). When the Sanhedrin stoned Stephen, he looked into Heaven and saw the glory of God (Acts 7:55).

Paul said that the NT ministry of the Spirit is more glorious than the OT glory. The glory of the OT faded away, but the glory of the NT lasts forever (2 Cor. 3:7–11). We have the Spirit of the Lord, and this gives us freedom. Our faces in the Church reflect the Lord’s spiritual glory. The Spirit of God transforms us into his likeness and gives us ever-increasing glory (2 Cor. 3:16-18).

Paul saw the Lord’s glory in the Spirit domain. He understood that even when we don’t see the Lord’s glory, it’s still here among us. We only see in part. We look through a dark glass at the work and the glory of God (1 Cor. 13:12). God gives us the Good News of salvation, and Christ gives us the Holy Spirit to walk in faith.

Glory of God Today

It seems strange that the people appeared to see the glory of God more in the OT than we do today. Peter spoke the words of the prophet Joel. He said that God would give the Spirit to all who called on his name. The young people of God would prophesy and see visions. The old men and women would dream dreams. Then he spoke about the glory of God in the heavens and on earth (Acts. 2:17–21).

God shows his glory today, but Christians need to put on spiritual eyes to see it. The Holy Spirit living in us gives us faith to see God’s glory in others. The Church of Jesus Christ remains a spiritual Church today. The God of Truth helps us understand that the Spirit works within the spiritual domain of redeemed children.

Glory of God rests on the Father's children

Glory of God from the Father

Our Father of compassion does many wonderful miracles in the Church today. Every time someone says yes to the call of Jesus Christ, we see the glory of God. When a person decides to follow Jesus through good times and hard times, we see the glory of God. When someone begins to pray for others, we see the glory of God. When a Christian helps another person understand that Jesus loves them, we see the glory of God.

The Spirit works in many mysterious ways. Why does the wind blow on some and not on others? Why do some of our prayers seem neglected? Why does the Lord let us struggle in life? Why doesn’t our Father give us more insight into his thoughts and actions?

God Appears to His Children

The Spirit of Love appears today in glory to many of his children. The Spirit comes down on churches and prayer groups during worship in glory and power. At times, the glory seems so strong that many saints cannot stand up. Children of the Savior lay prostrate in the presence of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The glory we see today is the same that the Spirit has given throughout the OT and NT Ages.

Many children of God change the direction of their life after they feel the glory and love of Jesus. The ways of God become more important than the ways of the world. We see the fruit of the Spirit manifested in their lives. Some appear with a radiance of love and joy from the Spirit.

Saints sit in the presence of the Lord for weeks and years. The Wonderful Physician brings healing to their lives. The Spirit gives them spiritual, physical, and mental healing. We don’t perceive all that the Spirit does in our lives. We only know that when we enter the glory and love of God, our values change.

Text of, Glory of God, from pages 225-226 of "Walking Through Revelation With a Common Man"