The Glory of the Lord God Almighty
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Chapter One
The Presence and Glory of the Lord
The Meaning of His Presence and Glory
When the Bible talks about the presence and glory of the Lord, it is referring to seeing the splendor and glory of our Lord in a visible sense.
Webster’s New World Dictionary, College Edition defines presence as:
1. Immediate surroundings; vicinity within close view; as in, “I was admitted into his presence”;
2. Attendance, company;
3. An influence or supernatural spirit felt to be present such as the presence of the Lord through the Holy Spirit.
Webster defines glory as:
1. Great honor and admiration won by doing something important or valuable; fame; renowned;
2. Worship; adoration; praise;
3. Splendor, magnificence; radiance;
4. Heaven or the bliss of heaven;
5. Glorified to be very proud; rejoice, exult.
We are to glorify or worship the Lord and Him alone. Men or women are not to be glorified—only God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are to be glorified. Almighty God, the Trinity, deserves all of our praise, honor, and He alone is to be glorified, no one else! The Manifestation of His Glory
Concerning God, glory is the display of His divine attributes and perfection. Concerning man, glory is the manifestation of His commendable qualities such as wisdom, righteousness, self-control, ability, etc. Splendid, marvelous, outstanding, excellent, and supernatural are terms that pertain to things that God Almighty created: “The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor” (1 Corinthians 15:41 NIV). The NLT says, “The sun has one kind of glory, while the moon and stars each have another kind.”
God displays His glory through what he created! Even the stars differ from each other in their beauty and brightness. Isn’t it truly amazing that all the stars and also the snowflakes each have their own unique qualities? Not one of them is exactly the same. Likewise, we as God’s children differ one from another, each having been given by God Almighty unique or special skills, talents, or gifts. The glory of the Lord God Almighty can be seen in His creation—both in earthly things and in mankind! Are you taking the time to see the glory of the Lord God Almighty?
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About the Book
My husband and I were blessed to spend three months in Israel during the summer of the year 2000 where we experienced the presence of God in a powerful and awesome way. From this experience the Holy Spirit has inspired me to write this book about His Glory. In this book you will learn how to enter into the presence of the Lord and how to abide and stay there. I will share with you how God demonstrates His glory through what He has created, and you will learn how it is possible to stand and receive divine revelation in His presence. In the last chapter of this book you will learn all about Jesus, the King of Glory! After all, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is the King of Glory, and it’s all about Him. My pastor at The Potter’s House Church of God in Columbus, Ohio, has instilled in me a great love and hunger for the Word of God, so this book on the Glory of God contains many Scripture verses to support my thoughts. I thank the Lord for the opportunity to share it with all of you. I hope and pray that you enjoy it, grow from it, and get closer to God through it.
About the Author
Mary Hock gave her heart to the Lord at the young age of five. Since then she has been serving the Lord for over fifty years in various ways, mostly in children’s church at The Potter’s House Church of God in Columbus, Ohio, where she has been a member since 1973. She has also taught several Bible classes as well as studied the Bible for many years. Mary is married to her husband, Seth. They have two children, Michelle and Jon, who also reside in the Columbus area. Both Mary and Seth are graduates of the RHEMA Correspondence Bible School, Tulsa, Oklahoma.