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"The sun cannot compare to the glory of Your love; There is no shadow in Your presence; No mortal man would dare to stand before Your throne, Before the Holy One of heaven."

These words from the song "Offering" give us a glimpse of God's magnificence.

The book of Revelation in the Bible says, in describing the new heaven and new earth and new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:1-2), that "the city does not need the sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light ". Revelation 21:23

We also read in the Old Testament about God's glory being impressive and fearful. God in His glory often appeared in a thick dark cloud (Exodus 24:15-16, Exodus 40:34-35, 1 Kings 8:10-12); a cloud that filled the place it came to rest. Those in its presence were unable to get close and were forced to move away (2 Chronicles 7:1-2). God's glory appeared as consuming fire. Exodus 24:17 tells us: "To the Israelites the glory of the Lord looked like a consuming fire on top of the mountain." 2 Chronicles 7:1-3.

God's glory appeared in these physical phenomena and when God moved in to live among the Israelites, the tabernacle and temple of the Old Testament became the place where the glory of God was especially located. God gave the people specific instructions on how they could approach Him in these places..

When God revealed His glory to His people of the Old Testament, He was revered and worshiped (2 Chronicles 7:3). Reverence was given to Him when His glory was revealed.

But, with the birth of Christ, God pitched His glory in the human flesh of Jesus Christ. (John 1:14) God's glory was revealed in the helpless form of a baby. A baby born to a young girl and a humble and poor couple.

It says, in Hebrews 1:3, that "the Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being".

As Christmas approaches, will you acknowledge that ultimate purpose of our Christmas festivities? Will you acknowledge the glory that is God's - His son, Jesus Christ? Romans 15:9,

"To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ." Romans 16:27