BEHOLDING THE GLORY OF GOD


John 1:14 – “The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory.”

Jesus is the glory of God revealed at His birth – the celebration we call Christmas.  Christmas is Jesus’ first coming.  At His Second Coming, Jesus will return in His blazing glory which Matthew 24:30 describes as “great glory.”

The literal meaning of the “glory” of God is – weight, abundance, riches.  The glory of God manifests all of His attributes – all Who He is. 

Are we beholding God in all His glory?  Do we think of Christmas as a time of beholding Him?  In Psalm 34, King David describes those who trust in the Lord.  I love verse 5 of Psalm 34 which states that “they looked to Him and were radiant. . . .”  The radiance in our lives that is ignited by Christ far exceeds the brightness of Christmas lights!  Do we long for this radiance? 

As we continue to read Psalm 34:5, the Holy Spirit through King David tells us that those who behold God and are radiant are not ashamed.  We are told that “their faces” are not ashamed!  As we truly behold God, our outward expression will display our confidence in Him.  What a description of a lovely countenance!  Do we long for such confidence in Him – confidence that is clearly seen by others?   

Prayer starter:  Lord, cause me to behold You this Christmas and always.  Lord, I don’t want to miss beholding Your glory!


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