The Shekinah Glory
God has always wanted to dwell physically among His people. And He clearly demonstrated that fact to the children of Israel. As I look at the world and the terrible things people do, I will never understand why God loves us and wants to dwell among us. The fact that a Jewish virgin bore the divine Messiah of Israel is a miracle. But that God wanted to come to Earth is an even bigger one, to my miGet More Articles—Subscribe Today!
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Wow! There’s so much to unpack here. Thanks for whetting my appetite.
Ty — Thanks for your article on the Shekinah Glory– at Christmas. I wondered how does the revelation of the “Glory of the Lord that shone round about them and they were sore afraid” to the shepherds fit into this in Luke 2:9?
You are welcome, Bruce. I think it’s very likely that the “glory of the Lord” spoken of in Luke 2:9 was the Shekinah.
Your article on the Shekinah Glory hit me like a ton of bricks. I never gave much thought to God wanting to dwell with us but it makes perfect sense now. God walked with Adam in the garden in the beginning before sin came in. Even after then why wouldn’t God want to find a way to live with us His creation. There are so many more stories in the Bible where God came to dwell with those who loved Him. In spite of our sin God still loves us and you have brought that home to me so much more than ever before. I will look for that even more when I read my Bible. It is something I always knew but now it opens to so much more. Thank you for your article. You said it just right to make my heart happy and blessed. Carry on young man!
It’s so good to hear that this piece was an encouragement/reminder to you, Kathy! Thanks for your kinds words.
Oh that will be glory for me when by His grace l shall look on His face . To be in the presence of God,s Glory one day is beyond anything we can imagine or think . What a wonderful God that would share His Glory with us sinners.
I’m currently working on a message about change and the Holy Spirit, Shekinah Glory and the Indwelling of the Hole Spirit. So thankful for the leading of God. This article and one other is really going to tie everything together that God has given me.
That’s great, Jennie! I hope it helps.
Amen, Lucille!
Jesus is the light of the world, as he said about himself. “…I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life…” At night, in the Temple, Jesus taught his disciples this truth as the Levite attendants lit the lampstands, so that as He spoke spiritually, his followers had a visible lesson, too. God still has lampstands in his service. “…These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth…”
The article on Shekinah Glory came in perfect timing as my sisters and I are studying Haggai. Haggai encouraged the Israelites to get to work and build a temple as part of Gods plan…We learned of the shekinah glory having left Solomon’s temple before its destruction, but He was still “among” the faithful. Today, the believer in Jesus Christ has the Holy Spirit “within” him and that one day, there will be a millennial temple with the full glory of our King, Jesus Christ! Haggai 2: 4-9
Absolutely, Caryl. Glad to hear the article came at just the right time. May the Lord bless you.
The articles in Israel My Glory please my soul so much I exhaust the entire issue the same day it is received.
I’m so glad to hear that, Mel. Praise the Lord!