His Glory

Tonight I was conversing with someone who is battling for her life. She shared her difficult story, and my heart ached. But, her testimony didn't stop there. She marveled at God's plan for her life even in the midst of pain. She was holding to her faith, her hope, and resting in God's love.

I felt a wave of tender peace and healing during this conversation. I gave her a hug and felt the heat of the Father's love. In the midst of that embrace, the Holy Spirit belted into my spirit. "Tamara, this is My glory!"

In that moment, I realized God's glory is His love. Before I assumed it was some super power or the light of His brilliance. But, it isn't! It is His simple heart of love. His love created the world. His love saved the sinner. His love ministered to the broken.

I want to stop thinking that God's glory is some ethereal power or intangible wonder. God's love is pure, tender, simple, and available at request. His glory is His genuine friendship. All His power is restrained by this compulsion to love with simplicity and show mercy. He went to the cross, not to limit His power. But, to display His glory and power, which is His love.

My dear friends, the gospel is simple.

(A sermon, which solidify this concept of GLORY, was given by Corey Russell. It is entitled Declaring His Name. I highly recommend it!!)