Glory? Seriously?

Exodus 33:8-23 & John 1:14

Is glory a state of happiness after achieving some kind of success or goal? Two movies entitled "Glory" had a very different perspective in using this word. Taking revenge as glory? Losing a battle in the Civil War as glory?

John shared three Acts to help us dig deeper into this aspect of Glory.

Act 1: The Crown

Act 2: The King's Thorn

Act 3: Vine & Branches

God's glory is tied to His goodness and mercy, grace and truth. How astounding! His crown was a crown of thorns. Moses asked to see God's glory. And God responded with His goodness...

Proverbs 19:11 says, "Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense."

What a great verse to think upon! Can glory be defined as overlooking an offense? Willing to be 'big' through not being offended? Choosing to not be offended?

John went on to introduce the word: magnanimity! Go and find out what this word mean. It's a long word with a 'big' implication!

We were challenged to bring glory to God through bearing fruit... and that comes through being good or kind towards others. It's the glory of God that radiates through us as we remain in Him.

The question that were asked at the end of the sermon: Who in your circle of influence needs to see God's glory? And what can you do to show His glory?

How will you answer those two questions in the days ahead?