Misplaced Glories
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:14, NIV The word "glory" is an old fashioned religious word. It is the kind of word that is used so often in the Bible that it can become cliche or ordinary. Yet, it is one of the most important theological concepts in all of of scripture, impacting every sphere of our lives. The Bible says that we were created for God's glory (Isaiah 43:7) and that all creation is simply a reflection of God's glory (Psalm 19). Jesus himself came to demonstrate God's glory (John 1:14) and frequently related his life purpose to give God, the father, glory (John 17:4). Even our prayers are to give God glory (John 14:13) Although the precise translation of the Hebrew words most often translated as glory has been widely discussed by scholars, there is general agreement that glory means "weightiness" or "impactfulness". It is a re...