In what ways can you reflect God's glory in your community today? Glimpse of Glory in Ezekiel 43:2 “ I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice sounded like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory.” • This moment is not poetic exaggeration; it is a literal preview of God’s manifest presence filling the future millennial temple. • The prophet’s description—roaring voice, radiant earth—paints a picture of glory that is overwhelming, unmistakable, and impossible to ignore. • That same glory is meant to spill from heaven into ordinary neighborhoods through God’s people today (2 Corinthians 3:18). Carriers of His Presence Because Christ dwells in every believer, we become mobile temples (1 Corinthians 6:19). Wherever we go, His glory should go. • The indwelling Spirit equips us to reveal God’s character: holiness, mercy, truth, power. • Our words and conduct can make the invisible God visible to those around us (Colossians 1:27). Everyday Practices That Reflect His Glory 1. Speak with the “roar of many waters.” • Let Scripture saturate conversation—gracious yet authoritative (Colossians 4:6). • Offer encouragement that echoes God’s promises rather than cultural clichés. 2. Shine where you are. • Simple acts of kindness done in Christ’s name turn workplaces, schools, and homes into places that “shine with His glory” (Matthew 5:16). • Consistency matters; glory is dimmed by hypocrisy but brightened by integrity (Philippians 2:14-15). 3. Guard holiness. • Ezekiel’s vision follows chapters of cleansing the temple. Purity is prerequisite for glory (James 4:8). • Repent quickly, forgive freely, keep your heart uncluttered so His radiance remains unobstructed. 4. Celebrate God’s works publicly. • Share testimonies of answered prayer; glory grows when His deeds are known (Psalm 26:7). • Give God credit in everyday successes—school projects, business deals, healed relationships. 5. Serve sacrificially. • Jesus “did not come to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45). Glory appears when love costs us something—time, money, convenience. • Look for unnoticed needs: yard work for an elderly neighbor, meals for a new mom, tutoring a struggling student. Community Impact: Salt and Light • Matthew 5:14-16 links shining light with visible good works that cause others to “glorify your Father in heaven.” • Corporate witness multiplies individual efforts. Join believers to: – Host neighborhood BBQs that include prayer and gospel conversations. – Volunteer as a church at local shelters or schools. – Advocate for unborn lives, biblical marriage, and compassionate justice—all for God’s honor. Guarding the Holiness of His Name Ezekiel often repeats, “Then they will know that I am the LORD.” God ties His reputation to His people. • Live blamelessly in business dealings; pay bills on time, keep contracts (Proverbs 22:1). • Refuse slander and gossip; speak truth in love (Ephesians 4:29). • Practice sexual purity; your body is His temple (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5). Momentum of Glory Habakkuk 2:14 promises a day when “the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.” Our daily faithfulness foreshadows that future. • Each act of obedience is a preview of coming attractions. • As His glory advances through us, hearts soften, communities change, and Jesus is exalted. Let the roar of His voice guide your speech, the light of His presence brighten your actions, and the holiness of His character shape your decisions. In doing so, you mirror the God Ezekiel saw, and your community catches a glimpse of the glory that will one day fill the entire earth. |
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