THE GLORY OF THE LORD

“Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.” Exodus 40:34-35

The glory of the Lord God is that which distinguishes Him from all others and all else. It is said of Him in Holy Writ “Who is like unto Thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like Thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” As there was no room for Moses in the tabernacle because it was filled with God’s glory, there is no place for man or the works of the law in the gospel of God’s grace or in the salvation of the elect. The glory and wonder of God’s grace fills the Lord Jesus Christ - “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,)full of grace and truth” John 1:14. This simple guide to distinguish truth from error is perpetual and can never be wrong - ‘That which gives God and His Son all the glory is the truth and that which does not is a lie’. The message that is filled with Christ is full of the glory of God and there is no room for anything else. The message that enthrones man, his works and freewill leaves no room for Christ. Man is unable to enter into the glorious work of God in Christ. There is just no room! All the glorious virtues and attributes of God in Christ permeates every aspect of the purpose of God in the redemption of sinners. The Lord Jesus Christ is glorious, His righteousness is glorious, His sacrificial death is glorious, His accomplishment is glorious, and His position now as our Sovereign Great High Priest is glorious in Holiness. My friend, if you have a problem with the message that renders all the glory to God, your problem is with God and is far greater than you can imagine.

Acts 12:23 “And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.”

- Tommy