“His glory filled the Temple ”
We often see this phrase in the Old Testament, and I wonder
what that must have been like. I’m sure
many stood in awe, and some looked on in fear.
Consider some of the places when God’s glory was present.
· This is the cloud that stood by Israel 13:21 -22).
· This is the cloud of glory that God spoke to Israel 16:10 ).
· This is the cloud from which God met with Moses
and others (Exodus 19:9, 24:15-18, Numbers 11:25 , 12:5, 16:42 ).
· This is the cloud that stood by the door of the
Tabernacle (Exodus 33:9-10).
· This is the cloud from which God appeared to the
High Priest in the Holy Place
· This is the cloud of Ezekiel’s vision, filling
the temple of God
· This is the cloud of glory that overshadowed
Mary when she conceived Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35 ).
· This is the cloud present at the transfiguration
of Jesus (Luke 9:34 -35).
· This is the cloud of glory that received Jesus
into heaven at His ascension (Acts 1:9).
· This is the cloud that will display the glory of
Jesus Christ when He returns in triumph to this earth (Luke 21:27 , Revelation 1:7).
Sometimes it was called the cloud of Shekinah glory. It is
hard to define the glory of God; but maybe a good way to describe it is the
radiant outshining of His character and presence. But one thing is for sure, in those moments
God was in their presence, and they knew it.
I am so thankful for the times that it has been evident that
God was in our presence. No, it wasn’t a
cloud, or smoke, but He was there, and we knew it. Before Jesus ascended into heaven He promised
that the Comforter would come. I’m thankful for the Holy Spirit who indwells
us and works in our lives; and when we call upon Him, He works in a way that we
know that He was in our presence. And I
look forward to the day when we will
hear a loud voice cry “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man.” (Rev 21:3)
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