The Glory of Jesus
We throw the word glory around but really, what does it mean? A glow, a radiance, or the Holiness of God? We may typically think of being in awe while looking at His image. The Bible seems to give a much fuller picture of the glory of God. One of his character, His benevolent rule, and of the goodness and blessing He spreads. And on top of a fuller picture, the Bible again and again gives examples of Him sharing His glory with man as He commissions us to go and spread his reweaving, shalomic glory across mankind. As we spend our days aching alongside all of creation and working towards the blessing of the earth, we eagerly look towards the day that Jesus, the author of Glory returns and makes all things right and new.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Read Luke 21:25-28
What does it mean to be a follower/disciple/apprentice of Jesus? What does this look like?
What places has God given you influence in that you get to go and bless and be an image of God for?
At the end of your life, after spending your days laboring for the kingdom, restoring relationships, loving neighbors, building community, following Jesus’ lead; what will it feel like to see Him coming in the clouds, in His full Glory, returning to rule and set all things right?
March 12, 2023 - Scott Cooley