How can we apply "the glory of the LORD will appear" today? A Snapshot of the Original Scene • “This is what the LORD has commanded you to do, so that the glory of the LORD will appear to you.” (Leviticus 9:6) • The verse records a real moment: Israel’s priests completed the sacrifices exactly as God prescribed. • The result was visible, undeniable glory—fire, light, and the overwhelming sense of God’s nearness (Leviticus 9:23-24). The Timeless Pattern Behind the Promise • Obedience precedes revelation. God tied the appearance of His glory to doing “what the LORD has commanded.” • Sacrifice opens the way. Old-covenant animal offerings pointed ahead to Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice (Hebrews 10:10). • A gathered people experienced the glory together; no one stood on the sidelines. How the Glory Appears Today • Through Jesus Christ: “The Word became flesh… We have seen His glory” (John 1:14). • By the Holy Spirit: “We all, who with unveiled faces reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image” (2 Corinthians 3:18). • In the church’s corporate worship when hearts are united in truth (Ephesians 2:21-22). • In everyday obedience that showcases His character to a watching world (Matthew 5:16). • In moments of bold witness and answered prayer that only God could orchestrate (Acts 4:29-31). Practical Ways to Live Expectantly • Prioritize wholehearted obedience; treat every command of Scripture as non-negotiable. • Offer yourself as a “living sacrifice” each morning (Romans 12:1). • Engage in gathered worship eagerly; anticipate more than songs—expect His presence. • Keep relationships clear of bitterness and unconfessed sin; holiness and glory travel together (Isaiah 6:1-7). • Speak of Christ openly; His glory often surfaces when the gospel is shared (2 Corinthians 4:6). • Celebrate answered prayers and testimonies; retelling reinforces expectation. • Stay Word-saturated; glory that once filled the tabernacle now floods Scripture’s pages for any believer who listens (Psalm 119:18). Reinforcing Scriptures • Exodus 16:10—“Behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.” • Numbers 14:10—“Then the glory of the LORD appeared to all the Israelites…” • 1 Kings 8:11—“The priests could not stand to minister… for the glory of the LORD filled the house.” • Colossians 1:27—“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” • 1 Peter 4:13—“Rejoice, that you may also rejoice and be glad when His glory is revealed.” Closing Reflection The same God who lit up the tabernacle longs to manifest His glory in and through believers today. When we align with His Word, honor Christ’s sacrifice, and welcome the Spirit’s work, we can live confident that “the glory of the LORD will appear”—sometimes visibly, always powerfully, and ultimately forever when we see Him face-to-face (Revelation 21:23). |
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