When God Reveals Who He Is
Message by Pastor Steve Schobert
Glory is one of the most powerful and misunderstood words in Scripture. It is not hype, emotion, or human success. Glory is the visible weight of who God is—His presence made known, His holiness revealed, and His authority put on display.
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible shows us that when God reveals His glory, everything changes. Lives are altered. Direction is clarified. And humanity is reminded that God alone is worthy of honor, worship, and surrender.
What the Bible Means by “Glory”
In Scripture, the word glory carries the idea of weight, worth, and substance. God’s glory is not something He chases—it is who He is. The heavens declare the glory of God, and creation itself points beyond itself to the Creator (Psalm 19).
Glory is not manufactured by worship; worship is the response to glory already present.
Glory Is God Revealing Himself
When God reveals His glory, He is making Himself known. Romans tells us that God’s invisible attributes are clearly seen through what He has made, leaving humanity without excuse (Romans 1:20). Glory is revelation—not invention.
Glory in the Old Testament: God Dwelling Among His People
Throughout the Old Testament, God’s glory was often connected to His presence filling a place. When the tabernacle was completed, the glory of the Lord filled it. When Solomon dedicated the temple, the priests could not even stand to minister because the glory of God filled the house (1 Kings 8:10–11).
God was teaching Israel something vital: His glory belongs at the center of their lives.
Glory Demands Reverence, Not Familiarity
God’s glory was never casual. It was holy, weighty, and distinct. The people of God learned that approaching His glory required humility, obedience, and awe—not convenience or comfort.
Falling Short of Glory—and God’s Plan to Restore It
Romans 3:23 declares that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Sin is not merely moral failure—it is humanity falling short of reflecting God as intended.
Yet Scripture does not end with loss. Psalm 8 reveals that humanity was created and crowned with glory and honor. God’s plan was never abandonment; it was restoration.
Glory Was Lost Through Sin—but Restored Through Christ
What humanity lost in Eden, God restored through Jesus. The story of redemption is God reclaiming glory in and through His people.
Glory Made Flesh: Jesus Christ
John writes, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory” (John 1:14). In Jesus, God’s glory was no longer confined to a building—it walked among people.
Christ revealed God’s glory not through dominance, but through humility, obedience, sacrifice, and resurrection.
The Cross Was Not a Loss of Glory—It Was a Revelation of It
The cross looked like defeat, but it was glory revealed through love and obedience. Jesus prayed, “Father, glorify Your Son,” knowing that glory would be displayed through suffering and surrender.
Glory Now Dwelling in God’s People
Under the New Covenant, God’s glory is no longer external—it is internal. Paul writes that God shines the light of His glory into our hearts through Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6).
Believers are now called to carry and reflect God’s glory in everyday life.
Living for God’s Glory Changes Everything
Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). Paul echoed this call: Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Glory is the lens through which believers live, serve, worship, and endure.
Glory in the Church Today
In a culture driven by self-promotion, Scripture calls the church back to one focus: God’s glory alone. Psalm 115 declares, “Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to Your name give glory.”
When the church prioritizes God’s glory, everything else aligns—worship becomes pure, service becomes sincere, and lives are transformed.
Glory Is the Goal, Not the Platform
God does not share His glory, but He does reveal it. When His people live surrendered lives, His glory is seen—not because of them, but through them.
Why Glory Still Matters in North Dallas and the North Cities
In communities across Collin County, Dallas County, Plano, Garland, Richardson, McKinney, and the surrounding North Cities area, people are searching for meaning, stability, and truth.
Scripture gives a clear answer: glory belongs to God alone—and when His glory is revealed, hearts are drawn back to Him.
God’s glory is not distant.
It is not outdated.
It is not theoretical.
It is present, powerful, and still changing lives today.
