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Explore the singular and specific glory of God sought by individuals through divine encounters, as depicted in scripture and personal testimonies. Discover how to perceive God's greatness and seek His presence in different aspects of life. Engage in the pursuit of experiencing the divine touch and revelation of God's glory. Unveil the transformative power of divine encounters and seek to be a vessel of God's glory for yourself and others.
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We are drawn to greatness • We clamor to get close to famous, rich, influential people • We want their autographs • We want to say “I touched….” • We name drop
There is an appropriate “Wow Factor” attached to these people.
1 Chron 29:11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, And You are exalted as head over all.
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven, Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, For Thine is the kingdom the power and glory forever. Amen
Rev 19:1 After these things I heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, "Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God!
The Glory of God Is: Specific /Singular It is His Glory… Thine is the – K, P & GLORY I AM NOT GOD!
Hebrew kāb̠ôd̠-כָּבֹד: A noun for honor, glory, majesty. Commonly used of God Greek δόξαto think, recognize. To Acknowledge, Appreciate, Praise & Honor God desires/deserves/delights
Moses said, “show me your glory”. • David said, “I long to see your power and glory.” • Isaiah said, “I saw the Lord, high and lifted up and His glory filled the temple.”
The Glory of God Is: Specific/Singular Sought By Men
The Glory of God Is:Specific/Singular Sought by Men “wewannasee”
We want to hear accounts of The Revealed Glory of God…brushes with The Divine
We want our own stories of The Revealed Glory of God…brushes with The Divine
Think Back – Have You Encountered The Glory of God? • A Church Service • A Private Time • A Life-Saving Miracle • Salvation
Mk 9:3 Lk 9:28 Matt 17:1-8 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves.
Hermon Summit – 9,200’+ Isolated at the top
2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.
4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here;
if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them;
and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!"
6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid.
7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, "Arise, and do not be afraid." 8 When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
By Divine Appointment A Peek A Preview
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
2 Peter 1:16-19 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,”
18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed…
Matt 17:1-8 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves;
Jesus, God the Son initiated this trip He was not surprised by the particulars
A Greater Truth… God wants to “SHOW US” His Glory! Think About It!
The Glory of God Is: Specific/Singular Sought by Men “wewannasee” Shown to Men
Greater Truth God wants to “SHOW US” His Glory!
Psa 63:2 So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. David named the place where He desired to see God’s power & glory.
In Me In my Family In my Church In my Job/Business