The whole earth is filled with His glory (Isa. 6:3).
At
first it may seem strange to think that God is majestic, mystical and
"completely different." After all, doesn't He reveal Himself in Jesus
Christ? Isn't He revealing Himself all the time in the beauty of nature,
and the miracle of human life that is filled with grace and empowerment
through His Spirit?
In Isaiah's vision the angels surrounding
the throne sang about two things: Some called out, "Holy, holy, holy!"
Others called out, "The whole earth is filled with His glory!" This
response sings the praises of a God that emerges from His sanctuary - if
we might put it this way - and makes very clear what, and who, and
wherever He is. This is the aspect of God that we can see, know,
appreciate and respond to. We may ask, "Where is God?" One answer is,
"He is a hidden mystery whom we will never fully know." But another is,
"He is in a rose in all its splendor and glory; in a breathtaking
sunset; in the overwhelming grandeur of majestic mountains."
You
sense the glory of God and catch hold of it when you gaze in awe at His
presence in nature and the work of His hands in a life totally devoted
to love and service. Therefore, admire God's beauty around you - not
just for a fleeting moment - absorb it and allow it to fill you with
wonderment. Join in with the universal chorus that praises Him, and in
which nature, humans and angels all take part.
The radiance of the divine beauty is wholly inexpressible: words cannot describe it, nor the ear grasp it.
~ Philimon ~
Saint James Assembly of Faith
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