The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

— Psalm 19:1

And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

— Isaiah 40:5

For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

— Habakkuk 2:14

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

— John 1:14

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

— Matthew 5:16

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

— 1 Corinthians 10:31

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and salvation from Christ to you.

What is God’s glory and why does it matter? God’s glory is the total of all His attributes. He reveals His glory whenever He makes His person, power, or purposes evident. He unveils His glory through creation’s order and beauty. He displays it in hearts and lives transformed by Christ. As earthbound people, we evaluate history and interpret our lives from a limited perspective by readily focusing on how God’s actions impact us.

Understanding God’s glory helps us recognize the wonder of His compassion toward our helpless estate and our need to turn to Christ for salvation. We learn much more by considering what God’s actions reveal about Him. The God who transcends us in every way reaches to us, despite our sinfulness. God graciously and generously enriches His people’s lives, but ultimately, God’s glory matters more than the blessings we enjoy. Everything God does displays His glory.