How can we see God's "work" and "glory" manifest in our lives today? Setting the Scene Psalm 90:16 declares, “May Your work be shown to Your servants, and Your splendor to their children.” Moses longs for God’s tangible activity (“work”) and visible majesty (“splendor,” or glory) to be unmistakable in everyday life. That same desire resonates today: How do we actually see the Lord’s hand and radiance in the twenty-first century? What “Work” and “Glory” Mean • “Work” (Hebrew: maʿaseh) points to God’s concrete actions—creation, providence, redemption, discipline, and blessing. • “Splendor/Glory” (Hebrew: hādār) stresses His revealed magnificence—His holiness, power, beauty, and weighty presence. Recognizing God’s Work Around Us • Creation’s witness: “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities…have been clearly seen” (Romans 1:20). Sunrise, DNA, changing seasons all shout of His craftsmanship. • Daily providence: Food on the table, a heartbeat through the night (Psalm 104; Acts 17:25). • Answered prayer: Specific, timely mercies confirm His hand (Psalm 34:4–6). • The spread of the gospel: Lives transformed by Christ’s cross and resurrection (Romans 1:16). • Discipline that shapes us: “Those whom the Lord loves He disciplines” (Hebrews 12:6). Even hardships demonstrate His active parenting. Seeing His Glory Within Us • Christ revealed: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We have seen His glory” (John 1:14). Every look at Jesus in Scripture reveals divine splendor. • The indwelling Spirit: “Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27). Regeneration turns the believer into a living temple. • Transformed character: “We…are being transformed into His image from glory to glory” (2 Corinthians 3:18). Love, joy, peace, patience manifest God’s beauty. • Unified church life: When believers walk in sacrificial love (John 13:34-35), God’s glory becomes visible fellowship. • Hope of resurrection: “When Christ appears, we also will appear with Him in glory” (Colossians 3:4). Future glory sustains present faith. Practical Steps to Experience It 1. Saturate your mind with Scripture daily; God unveils His works on every page (Psalm 119:18). 2. Keep a “works & glory” journal—record answered prayers, providences, new insights. 3. Cultivate creation-awareness: pause outside; note details; turn observations into praise (Psalm 19:1). 4. Serve actively: “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Ephesians 2:10). Obedience positions us to watch Him work through us. 5. Engage in congregational worship; corporate praise magnifies His glory (Psalm 96:3). 6. Share testimonies with the next generation—“Your splendor to their children.” Retelling keeps His glory in view (Psalm 78:4). 7. Expect God’s activity; pray Moses’ prayer from Psalm 90:16 regularly. Faith-filled expectation tunes the heart to notice His movements. Responding in Faith • Rejoice—His works are not relics of the past; they surround us now. • Rest—Seeing His hand calms anxiety: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). • Reflect—Let every glimpse of His glory lead to deeper worship and holiness (Isaiah 6:1-8). • Relay—Pass the stories along, so children and neighbors encounter His splendor too. |
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