Psalm 25 talks about the house where God's glory dwells...how the temple in Jerusalem was the home where the Presence of the Almighty lived. When Solomon had completed the construction of the temple, he prayed a prayer of dedication and the glory of God descended in a visible way upon that temple.
But even in the Old Testament, the prophets and priests and people of God understood in part that the Holy One of Israel could not be contained in a man-made dwelling place. He inhabited the heavens and the earth was His footstool. His glory was so bright and pure that when Moses asked to see God's face, the Lord told Moses He would pass by but Moses had to hide in the cleft of a rock and not look directly at His presence. Can we even comprehend such glory?
Yet, the glory of God is displayed in all creation, in the majestic mountains and pristine lakes. His glory is reflected in the vastness of space and expanses not yet explored by humankind. His glory is found in the minute and microscopic matter of the universe.
Ultimately, God's glory is reflected in us, as we are made in the image of our Maker. Although stained by sin, we are His workmanship, created to give Him glory.
Such mysteries of divinity.
I long to know this God more, who is so glorious I cannot perceive Him with my eyes but He promises I can know Him with my heart.
"The heavens proclaim the glory of God..." Psalm 19:1
And I will proclaim His glory, as shown through Jesus Christ His Son, a glory that is willing to come down in ultimate humility and surrender to save those He fashioned in His image.
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