Scripture

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

Observations

The time is coming, perhaps soon, when everyone on the earth will know of God. Not just know about him, but know of his glory. They will see it. They will experience it. Everybody will know of someone who has been healed in Jesus' name. Miracles will be common place. The presence of God will be manifest as the Kingdom continues its advance.

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord…”

In the days of Jesus and then of the early church, God's glory was mostly revealed through healing, through “signs and wonders”, and through the casting out of demons. These manifestations of God's power came as first Jesus and then his disciples walked in obedience to the promptings of the Spirit.

Application

It's so important that I submit completely to God. When I fail to act on the promptings of his Spirit, often because of fear, God is robbed of the glory that would otherwise be his.

Yet perfect love drives out all fear, and obeying God is my opportunity to tangibly demonstrate my love for him. Obedience always produces good fruit, and good fruit always glorifies God.

“This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” John 15:8 NIV

Just imagine the blessing that is waiting on the other side of my obedience, and the glory that might revealed…

• …when I love my neighbour
• …when I offer to pray with someone
• …when I pray for healing
• …when I step out in faith beyond my natural abilities
• …when I share something that I feel Jesus is telling me
• …when I give of my resources

The God of the universe can actually be glorified through me! What an amazing thought! What a privilege! And it begins with me obeying him.

Prayer

Lord God, I pray as Moses did, “Show me your glory.” Open my eyes to see you as you really are. Father, I offer myself completely to you, and ask that I might reflect your love and draw the eyes of others to your wonderful goodness and grace.