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THE PLACE WHERE YOUR GLORY DWELLS

Text: Psalm 26
24 July 2016

THE GLORY OF THE LORD

The concept of “the glory of God” was a major theme in the Old Testament. This is correct. It is vital that we do not lose sight of the significance of the glory of God in our time!

MANIFESTATION OF THE GLORY OF GOD

The glory of God was manifested many times and in different ways! Here is a short list of how the glory of God was revealed.

  1. In miracles

a. Crossing the Red Sea dry-shod

b. Triumphing over the Egyptians             Exodus 15:1

  1. In His Presence

a. When God manifested His Presence at Mount Sinai

b. Features of His glory:

i. Thunder

ii. Lightning

iii. Thick cloud

iv. Fire

v. Smoke Exodus                 19:16-18

A SPECIAL OBSERVATION

King David made a special observation about the glory of the Lord in this text.

 LORD, I have loved the habitation of Your house,

And the place where Your glory dwells.             Psalm 26:8 

  1. Where is the “habitation of (God’s) house?

a. The Tabernacle where the Ark of the Covenant was housed

b. God’s Glory was placed upon the Tabernacle       Exodus 40:34

c. The glory was so strong that Moses could not enter in       Exodus 40:34-35

  1. The Tabernacle in the days of King David

a. The Tabernacle had seen better days

b. But David saw the glory of the Lord through enlightened eyes

CAN WE SEE THE GLORY OF THE LORD?

The glory of God may be seen in so many different ways! Let us pray that God would open our eyes that we may behold His wonderful glory!