Tag Archives: Glory
The Glory of the Lord – Numbers 14:19-21
Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now. And the Lord said, I have pardoned according to thy word: But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of […]
For Glory and Beauty – Exodus 28:2
And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty. – Exodus 28:2 There are wonderful gems hidden in the Bible. Words of great value are everywhere in it, and sometimes the most profound ideas are hidden in plain sight. No where is this more true than in the ceremonies […]
Whom Having Not Seen, Ye Love – 1 Peter 1:8
Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory – 1 Peter 1:8 One of the greatest blessings we have in the faith of Christ is the knowledge that we are loved as we love. In fact, the Scriptures […]
Joy Unspeakable – 1 Peter 1:8-9
1 Peter 1:8-9 – Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. Whom do you think this verse is referring to? You guessed it. Jesus Christ […]
The Christ – Matthew 16:16
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. – Matthew 16:16 Meditation: Are you a real Christian or an imaginary one? Let me put it another way. Who is Jesus of Nazareth? This is the most important question a person can ask in this life, becaue the […]
Awake to Righteousness – 1 Corinthians 15:34
Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. – 1 Corinthians 15:34 Meditation: Sleep is good, and rest is precious. Either unrestrained are like holes in a water bucket leeching away our zeal and momentum. If we are ruled by sleepy virtue, this […]
Make Known His Deeds – 1 Chronicles 16:8
Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. – 1 Chronicles 16:8 Meditation: In the United States (a few other nations) we have a national holiday dedicated to giving thanks. Thanksgiving Day is a long way from February, but does that mean we wait to give thanks? […]
Chosen, Predestined, Accepted – Ephesians 1:3-6
Ephesians 1:3-6 – Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated […]
Glory in Weakness – 2 Corinthians 11:30
2 Corinthians 11:30 – If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities. “I am proud of my kids. I am proud of my church. I am proud of my accomplishments.” Have you ever said any of these things? I reckon that all of us have felt that internal swelling […]
Transfigured – Matthew 17:1-2
Matthew 17:1-2 – And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Many years ago I traveled to Paris as a student, […]
