What practical steps can we take to honor God's glory in our lives? Ezekiel’s Vision of Returning Glory “...the vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city, and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar; and I fell facedown.” (Ezekiel 43:3) Ezekiel’s instinctive response—falling facedown—shows that God’s glory demands more than admiration; it calls for life-altering reverence. From that single posture flow practical steps for honoring God’s glory every day. Bow Low: Cultivate Humble Awe • Begin each day acknowledging God’s absolute majesty (Psalm 29:1-2). • Physically kneel at times; posture influences heart. • Let Scripture set the agenda for thoughts and opinions (Isaiah 66:2). Turn From Sin: Live Repentantly • Ezekiel’s audience had profaned God’s name; the returning glory required cleansing (Ezekiel 43:9). • Daily invite the Spirit to reveal hidden sin (Psalm 139:23-24). • Confess promptly; refuse to rationalize (1 John 1:9). Obey Promptly: Align Actions with His Word • God told Ezekiel, “Describe the temple … so that they may be ashamed of their sins” (Ezekiel 43:10-11). Knowledge required obedience. • Measure choices by clear scriptural commands, not shifting culture (John 14:15). • Keep short obedience lists—do the next revealed duty today (James 1:22-25). Reflect His Character: Pursue Holiness • Glory is moral as well as visual (Exodus 34:6-7). • Practice integrity at work, purity in relationships, generosity with resources (1 Peter 1:15-16). • Ask, “Does this decision make God’s beauty more visible?” (Matthew 5:16). Worship Consistently: Give Him Public Honor • Ezekiel’s temple vision centers on ordered, continual worship (Ezekiel 43:13-27). • Gather faithfully with believers (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Sing, testify, and pray aloud; glory grows clearer when voiced (Psalm 96:3). Serve Others: Channel His Glory Outward • When Moses’ face shone, Israel saw it; glory is meant to spill over (2 Corinthians 3:18). • Look for needs you can meet—meals, mentoring, mercy (1 Peter 4:10-11). • Share the gospel; nothing honors God more than extending the knowledge of Him (Habakkuk 2:14). Stay Grateful: Verbally Attribute Every Good to Him • “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory” (Psalm 115:1). • Turn compliments into praise reports. • Keep a written record of daily mercies; review often. Live Expectantly: Anchor Hope in Future Glory • Ezekiel’s vision points forward to a perfected dwelling (Revelation 21:3-4). • Let eternal glory relativize temporary trials (Romans 8:18). • Encourage others with the coming restoration (1 Thessalonians 4:17-18). Summing It Up Whatever you eat or drink—or anything else—“do it all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). Honor begins with awe and ends with action; between the two lies a life deliberately oriented toward the dazzling worth of the One who now dwells among His people. |
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