How should recognizing God's glory influence our daily walk with Christ? The Scene in Ezekiel 44:4 “Then He brought me by way of the north gate to the front of the temple, and I looked and saw the glory of the LORD filling the house of the LORD, and I fell facedown.” Ezekiel’s reaction—a spontaneous fall to the ground—shows how overwhelming God’s unveiled majesty really is. That single verse supplies a framework for living: when we see His glory, everything about us bends toward Him. Why God’s Glory Can’t Be Ignored • It is weighty—infinitely more significant than any earthly concern (Psalm 29:3–4) • It is holy—utterly pure, blazing against sin (Isaiah 6:3–5) • It is personal—revealing the living God, not an impersonal force (Exodus 33:18–19) Ways God’s Glory Shapes Our Everyday Steps 1. Awe that Produces Humility • Ezekiel “fell facedown.” We trade self-importance for surrender. • Philippians 2:10–11: every knee bows now in choice, later in certainty. 2. Reverence in Worship • Approach gatherings and personal devotion believing the Lord Himself is present (Hebrews 12:28–29). • Casualness melts; gratitude rises. 3. Purity and Obedience • God’s glory exposes and expels sin (1 Peter 1:15–16). • Daily repentance keeps spiritual eyesight clear. 4. Courageous Witness • When we’ve tasted His splendor, we want others to see it (Matthew 5:16; 2 Corinthians 4:6). • Evangelism shifts from duty to delight. 5. Unshakable Hope • The same glory Ezekiel saw will fill the new creation (Revelation 21:23). • Present trials feel “light and momentary” in comparison (2 Corinthians 4:17). Living as Temples Filled With His Presence • Ezekiel watched the physical temple glow; believers now are the temple (1 Corinthians 6:19). • The Spirit within makes God’s glory a present reality, not a distant memory. • Invite His fullness: confess, yield, ask—He gladly floods surrendered hearts (Ephesians 3:16–19). Putting It Into Practice Today • Start each morning by recalling His greatness—read a glory-text (Psalm 19, Isaiah 40, Revelation 4). • Pause before decisions: “Will this reflect or obscure God’s glory?” (1 Corinthians 10:31). • Cultivate thanksgiving; gratitude keeps the spotlight on Him. • Gather faithfully with other believers; corporate worship magnifies the view. • Speak of His works during ordinary conversations; glory grows clearer when shared. Recognizing God’s glory is not an occasional thrill but the lens through which every step with Christ is taken. Let what Ezekiel saw shape how we think, act, and hope—until the day we behold that same radiance face to face. |
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