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\"adventwk4seekHimoholynight\"<\/a><\/p>\n

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, <\/span>
\nkeeping watch over their flocks at night. <\/span>
\nAn angel of the Lord appeared to them, <\/span>
\nand the glory of the Lord shone around them,
\nand they were terrified.<\/span>
\nLuke 2:8-9 <\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0 \u2665 \u00a0 ~ \u00a0 \u271d \u00a0 ~ \u00a0 \u2605 \u00a0 *<\/span><\/p>\n

What happens when the glory of the Lord<\/em><\/span>\u00a0is shown on you? \u00a0Scripture makes clear that it’s possible for every true follower of Jesus to see and understand the glory of God. \u00a0Indeed, our Lord reveals His glory to all who ask and seek it diligently.<\/p>\n

Moreover, I believe the revelation of God’s glory will equip His people for the perilous days ahead. \u00a0Paul states that this revelation “…is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified” (Acts 20:32). \u00a0Therefore, as we pray, “Lord, show me your glory,” we’re actually praying, “Father, reveal to me who You are.” \u00a0And if\/when the Lord does give us a revelation of His glory, it’s a revelation of how He wants to be known by us.<\/p>\n

How many of us have prayed a prayer such as this? \u00a0This type of prayer is normally prayed when faced with adversaries we feel are beyond our control. \u00a0 At a time when we are at zero, we always ask for His glory. \u00a0Why can\u2019t we also ask for His glory when we are in our highest spirits?<\/em>\u00a0 I believe there we can experience more of His glory, too. \u00a0Moses’ experience with the glory of God demonstrates this truth.<\/p>\n

The Lord sent Moses to deliver Israel without giving him a full revelation of who the God of Israel truly was. The Lord merely told him, “Go, and say I AM sent you.” But He gave no explanation of who “I AM” was. \u00a0I believe this is why Moses cried, “[Lord]…I beseech Thee, shew me Thy glory” (Exodus 33:18). \u00a0Moses had a gnawing hunger and thirst to know WHO the great I AM was—to know what His nature and character were all about. \u00a0I therefore request us, brethren, to cry unto God to show us His glory in all aspects of life so that we can be able to testify to others. \u00a0How can we testify of His glory if we ourselves have not experienced it? \u00a0The shepherds experienced the glory. \u00a0(And, yes, they were terrified…just as the shepherds!) \u00a0But the angel said to them \u201cdo not be afraid\u201d for he came with good news. \u00a0The testimony they had was \u201cGod brings good news.\u201d \u00a0Trust me, God is bringing His glory in different ways and we\u00a0will<\/span> testify. \u00a0But I pray we will testify as we have experienced it and perceive it in Jesus’ Name.<\/p>\n

* \u00a0\u2665 \u00a0~ \u00a0\u271d \u00a0~ \u00a0\u2605 \u00a0*<\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Lord, thank You for being willing to show us Your glory forever more. \u00a0And I pray, asking You to open our eyes and ears to see and to hear You when You come in Your glory. \u00a0In Jesus’ name, I pray, \u00a0Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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