"Everything comes from God alone.Everything lives by his power,and everything is for his glory." Romans 11:36
It’s all for him. The ultimate goal of the universe is to show the Glory of God. It’s the reason for everything that exists, including you. God made it all for his glory. Without God’s glory, there would be nothing.
What is the glory of God? It’s who God is. It’s the essence of his nature, the weight of his importance, the demonstration of his power, and the atmosphere of his presence. God’s glory is the expression of his goodness and all his other intrinsic, eternal qualities.
Where is the glory of God? Just look around you. Everything created by God reflects his glory in some way. We see it everywhere, from the smallest microscopic form of life to the vast Milky Way, from sunsets and stars to storms and seasons. Creation reveals our Creator’s glory.In nature we learn that God is powerful, that he enjoys variety, loves beauty, is organized, and is wise and creative. The Bible says, “The heavens declare the glory of God.”Psalm 9:1
Thoughout the history, God has revealed his glory to people in different settings. He revealed it first in the Garden of Eden, then to Moses, then in the tabernacle and the Temple, then through Jesus, and now through the church. Bible says: “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light “ Genesis 3:8,Exodus 33:18-23,John 1:14, II Corinthians 4:6-7 . He is the light that enlights human beings, and all around. The Bible says, “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light”Revelation 21:23.
God’s glory is best seen in Jesus Christ. He, the Light of the world illuminates God’s nature.Because of Jesus, we are no longer in the dark about what God is really like. The Bible says, “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory”-Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 4:6 Jesus came to earth so we could fully understand God’s glory. Revelation 21:23. “The Word became human and lived among us. We saw his glory…a glory of grace and truth”-John 1:14.
God’s inherent glory is what he possesses because he is God. It is his nature. We cannot add anything to this glory, just as it would be impossible for us to make the sun shine brighter. But we are commanded to recognize his glory, honor his glory, declare his glory, praise his glory, reflect his glory, and live for this glory. Why? Because God deserves it!!. We owe him every honor we can possibly give. Are you glorifying Him?
The Bible says, “You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you created everything. Revelation 4:11.
Your friend and sister in faith,
Hellen G. Peralta