Behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east. —Ezekiel 43:2

I’ve had the privilege of seeing some glorious sights in my life and I am sure you have as well.  On the internet you can see beautiful pictures of nature, parts of the world, the different seasons, and many unbelievable things.  But nothing I’ve ever seen comes close to what some Old Testament people saw. Moses, the people he led, Ezekiel, and others witnessed the most breathtaking sight of all time. They had a glimpse of the glory of God—a visible manifestation of the Lord’s invisible being and character.

Moses experienced it on Mount Sinai, and his face shone (Exodus 34:29). The Israelites saw it in the cloud, before God provided them with quail (16:10). Ezekiel saw God’s glory return to the temple, and he fell to the ground (Ezekiel 43:1-5).

Someday we who have been redeemed by Jesus will experience that inspiring sight. God’s glory will shine in the heavenly Jerusalem (Revelation 21:10-11). And we will see our risen and glorified Savior, the Lord Jesus (1 John 3:2).

This hope encourages us as Christians to keep going. For nothing in this world compares to seeing God’s glory!

 The glory of God

In the face of His Son

To us who behold Him

Is heaven begun.

The world’s greatest glory is but a spark compared to the radiance of God’s glory.