HUNGERING FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

LONG FOR GOD'S GLORY

“And Moses said, “Please show me Your glory” – Exodus 33:18

Every spiritual passion begin with a hunger, longing for more of God. Moses longed for the glory.  King David longs for the glory. (Ps. 26:8). Jesus desired and longed for the glory (John 17:1,5,22,24)

The glory will bring His presence closer to us and bless us greatly. When God’s Glory descended upon the Tabernacle, the children of Israel enjoyed many blessings. I would like to share some of the benefits and blessings of the glory in the Word of God.

A) The Benefits and Blessings of the Glory

1. The Glory Prospers You

1 Chronicle 13:14 - “The ark of God remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house three months. And the Lord blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that he had”

Likewise, when the glory of God is upon you, it will prosper your spirit, soul, and body. God’s glory will bless you in such a way that it brings health and wholeness to your entire being and family. Everything about you will function better. If you are a businessman his glory will bless your business.

2. The Glory Draws People

Isa. 60:2-6, 9 – “and His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentile shall come to your light. And kings to the brightness of your rising … they all gather together, they come to you … Your sons shall come from afar.

Here in Isaiah you discover the glory of God has the spiritual ‘magnetic’ ability to attract – it has supernatural drawing power.

3. The Glory Transforms Lives

2 Cor. 3:18 – “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

As you behold His glory, your spirit is infused with a sense of greatness, power, majesty and destiny. It will transform your attitude, thinking, spirit and vision. Jesus has the power to transform people and change character and circumstances.

4. The Glory Empowers Ministry

Ephesians 3:16 – “that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man”

It takes spiritual power to produce spiritual results, and much power produces greater results. Without the power of God the fivefold gifts and ministries would not be able to operate effectively. God’s glory energizes, rejuvenates and empowers the spirit. God’s glory strengthen your inner man with might and power.

5. The Glory Convicts Sinners & Wrong Doers.

2 Chron. 7:3 – When all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the Lord on the temple, they bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement and worship …”

The glory produces reverential fear and strong conviction. When God’s glory is manifest, His presence becomes much more tangible, real and close. Like Peter, he became aware of his sins before Jesus.

For sinners it grip them and convict them of sin and will bring them to repentance and confession of their sins.

Acts 5:11 says “so great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things”.  The people feared the presence of the Lord.

Conclusion: The end time move of the Spirit will restore the glory to the Bride of Christ. With the Restoration of glory there will be a restoration of spiritual authority and power.

Prophetic Chapter Isaiah 60 - Arise and shine, For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. … but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you. – Isaiah 60:1-3

“… And I will glorify the house of My glory” – Isaiah 60:7

Prayer: As I draw nearer to You Father, I pray that You will reveal Your Glory in my life that I may know the true and living God that I serve. I also pray that You will manifest Your glory to those who do not know You that they may be saved, Amen.