THE STORY OF JESUS: Ezekiel 43-45
“And the glory of the Lord filled the temple.” (Ezekiel 43:5)
This vision was meant to inspire the Jews with hope.
Israel’s temple was about to be rebuilt, God’s dwelling place.
God’s glory was going to return (2 Chronicles 5:14, Ezekiel 10:15-19).
So did this happen, did God’s glory return to the temple?
The Jews would say no, and orthodox Jews still wait for this to happen.
But Jesus followers believe that God’s glory has appeared in the temple.
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14)
In Jesus, God moves in among us, makes His home among us.
God’s glory surrounds Jesus, but not in an old covenant way.
God’s glory is seen in His grace and truth, in what He says and does.
God’s glory is seen in gracing the sick, the poor, the marginalized.
God’s love appeared, and all who received it became children of God.
We have seen, we have experienced, His glory, and it is awesome!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, having You in me is my hope for glory! May the glory of Your grace and truth fill me, and overflow in me, that others may experience it too.