The Glory to Be Revealed in Us

It can be hard to wrap our minds around the fact that we can be sons and daughters of the Most High, now and forever!

Proverbs declares, "Where there is no vision, the people perish" (Proverbs 29:18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
See All..., King James Version). Many of God's people have fallen away because they have lost the vision of our potential. We must be vigilant to hold on to this precious truth.

We read in Isaiah 43:7Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
See All... and Hebrews 2:10For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
See All... that God the Father created mankind for His glory, yet He also intends to bring mankind to glory. What exactly is that glory? Do we have that glory now, or is it yet in the future?
Our Present Glory

ScriptureThe divinely inspired writings of both the Old and New Testaments. The term Scripture is used in the New Testament to refer to both the Hebrew Bible (Luke 24:44-45) and the new apostolic writings accepted as inspired (2 Peter 3:16; 1 Timothy 5:18). records that humans have physical glories now, can have spiritual glories upon receiving God's Holy Spirit and will have unimaginable God-plane glories when we are changed to spirit.

In Genesis we read that even as humans we were created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-27 [26] And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
[27] So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

See All...). Psalm 8:4-8 [4] What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
[5] For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.
[6] Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:
[7] All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;
[8] The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.

See All... clearly states that God has crowned man with glory and honor and given him dominion over the earth now.

How often do we stop and think about the glory that is already in us? As humans we look like God, not animals. God has given each of us a powerful mind, and a human spirit to go with it. We have emotions to express ourselves. We have the power to choose. We can think, plan, design and create.

We have various talents and abilities. We can learn. We can make and sing beautiful music. We can build incredible buildings and even send man to the moon. And although we cannot presently comprehend the universe, we can begin to calculate the vastness of it.

We have the ability to have intimate relationships. Husbands and wives can learn to be "one" as the Father and Christ are one. The glory of marriage (a divine institution) is even symbolic of the relationship of Christ and the Church!

The angels were created by Christ and cannot reproduce. Yet we have been given the glory of reproducing God's future offspring.

God has given us dominion over the earth. He entrusted mankind to take care of the earth and make it a better place. He wants us to take the glory given to us and use it to glorify Him. Some have chosen the good and lead exemplary lives. But often that has not happened.
Corrupted Glory

Instead of using the glory given to us for God's praise, mankind has often defiled that glory, producing a mix of good and evil. That is the result of an evil influence.

Lucifer had a lot of glory given to him. He was intelligent, musically gifted, beautiful and had a lot of other angels working with him. As a covering cherub, he was to use the glory given to him to further God's glory. Yet he corrupted his glory and used it to defy God instead of glorify God. A glorious name, meaning "Light Bringer," was changed to "Satan," meaning "adversary."

Satan influenced naive Adam and Eve. Just as he corrupted his own glory, Satan influenced man to corrupt his glory. Today mankind often uses godly attributes to produce evil—bad music, sexual immorality and vanity, to name a few (Romans 1:20-32 [20] For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
[20] For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
[21] Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
[21] Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
[22] Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
[22] Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
[23] And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
[23] And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
[24] Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
[24] Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
[25] Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
[25] Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
[26] For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
[26] For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
[27] And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
[27] And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
[28] And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
[28] And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
[29] Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
[29] Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
[30] Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
[30] Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
[31] Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
[31] Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
[32] Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
[32] Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

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Today, we see the fruits of using our glory for selfish gain. If God would not intervene, we would destroy ourselves with this misdirected power (Matthew 24:22And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
See All...). But God's will is for us to develop the character we need to rightly use the glory given to us now, so He can give us more glory later.
The New Man and New Glories

Even with all the physical glories we have, we cannot glorify God without righteous character. God does not instantaneously create in us perfect character; character requires us to exercise our free will. It is the indwelling of God's Spirit that helps us develop righteous character, and that righteous character allows us to use our physical abilities to glorify God.

Without God's Spirit, our physical glories are just that—physical. And being physical, they are only temporary and will pass away. The glory of beauty and strength soon disappear. And as our bodies age, even natural abilities and talents will fade away.

Even though time causes our physical abilities to fade, our character stays renewed daily because of God's Spirit. As we develop more righteous character, God is able to give us even more glory that will not fade away (2 Corinthians 4:16-17 [16] For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
[17] For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

See All...; 1 Peter 5:1The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
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With our human spirit, we have the power to choose. With God's Spirit, we have the power to change. Indeed, God's Spirit is a spirit of power (2 Timothy 1:7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
See All...; Luke 24:49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
See All...)! We should stay tapped into that power, which the Father wants to give us (Luke 11:13If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
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ScriptureThe divinely inspired writings of both the Old and New Testaments. The term Scripture is used in the New Testament to refer to both the Hebrew Bible (Luke 24:44-45) and the new apostolic writings accepted as inspired (2 Peter 3:16; 1 Timothy 5:18). is clear—when we receive the Holy Spirit, we receive new spiritual glories. We must not limit glory to only outward appearances. The fruits of God's Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
[23] Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

See All... specify what these glories are. Even though some of these fruits may be able to be practiced to a degree without God's Spirit, they cannot reach their ultimate level without God's Spirit.

Take the fruit of "peace" for example. Godly peace surpasses all human understanding (Philippians 4:7; John 14:27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
See All...). Christ spoke about "His joy" in us (John 15:11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
See All...). Unconditional godly "love" is on a higher plane as well. Years ago Herbert Armstrong said the closest thing to godly love is a mother's love for her child. Yet, he said, even that is selfish, as it is unconditional love for just her child.

The Holy Spirit in us is part of God in us. So when God's Spirit joins our human spirit, we become a new creation (Romans 8:16The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
See All...; 2 Corinthians 5:17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
See All...). Becoming lights in a darkened world, our spiritual transformation by God's Spirit is apparent to those around us by our good works. We are indeed a new man (Ephesians 4:22-24 [22] That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
[23] And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
[24] And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

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As with natural abilities and talents, we must develop these spiritual glories. At baptism, we do not immediately have a lot of the fruit of God's Spirit. But as we use and are led by His Spirit, we produce fruit.

As we spiritually mature, we are able to use our physical and spiritual glories to praise God. Individually and collectively we glorify God when we bear much fruit (John 15:8Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
See All...; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 [11] Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:
[12] That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

See All...; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 [19] What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
[20] For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

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When we are younger, it is seemingly easy to find opportunities to serve. But as we get older, we sometimes think there isn't much we can do for God. Yet ScriptureThe divinely inspired writings of both the Old and New Testaments. The term Scripture is used in the New Testament to refer to both the Hebrew Bible (Luke 24:44-45) and the new apostolic writings accepted as inspired (2 Peter 3:16; 1 Timothy 5:18). says God's people will still bear fruit in their old age (Psalm 92:13-14 [13] Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.
[14] They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;

See All...). Our legs may not move us very fast. Our eyes may be dim and our hearing may be gone. But we still have God's Spirit. And with His Spirit we can still be lights and glorify Him—if we look for and seize opportunities when they come (Galatians 6:9-10 [9] And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
[10] As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

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Even if all we can do is pray, that can still bring results (James 5:16Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
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Partaking of the Divine Nature

Even though we have eternity dwelling in us through God's Spirit, our bodies still grow old and will finally die. In His wisdom God allows our bodies to wear out so we will desire to have the divine nature. As Paul said, "For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven" (2 Corinthians 5:1-2 [1] For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
[2] For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

See All...). Paul continues to encourage us to be confident, knowing that God's Spirit in us is a guarantee of eternal life (verses 5-6).

Do we take time to consider that all the trials and problems we go through in this life are to prepare us for eternity? Do we stop and think about our destiny?

The BibleThe books (Greek, "biblia" ) that are acknowledged as canonical (authoritative) by the early Christian Church. It includes both the books of the ancient Hebrew prophets and those of the apostolic witnesses to Jesus Christ. clearly states that we are destined to be members of the God family (Psalm 82:6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
See All...; John 10:34-35 [34] Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
[35] If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

See All...)! We are to be on the God-plane, above the angels (Hebrews 2:5-8 [5] For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
[6] But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
[7] Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
[8] Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.

See All...). Christ even calls us His brothers (verse 11).

After our mortality has put on immortality, our righteous character will have a glorious body to go with it. This outward glory seems incomprehensible to us now.

Just like the Father and Christ, we will shine like the sun in full strength (Matthew 13:43Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
See All...; Daniel 12:2-3 [2] And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
[3] And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

See All...). Whenever God's glory appeared to humans, they could not stay in its presence. After Moses saw part of God, he had to wear a veil because of his shining face (Exodus 34:29-35 [29] And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.
[30] And when AaronBrother of Moses, First High Priest and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.
[31] And Moses called unto them; and AaronBrother of Moses, First High Priest and all the rulers of the congregation returned unto him: and Moses talked with them.
[32] And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai.
[33] And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.
[34] But when Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he took the vail off, until he came out. And he came out, and spake unto the children of Israel that which he was commanded.
[35] And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.

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When the glory of God entered the tabernacle of meeting, Moses could not enter it because of the bright light (Exodus 40:34-35 [34] Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
[35] 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.

See All...). When King Solomon dedicated the temple, the presence of God's glory caused the priests to leave (2 Chronicles 5:13-14 [13] It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;
[14] So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God.

See All...). And it is God's glory that will light New Jerusalem (RevelationThe disclosure of God's Word and plan to mankind. In the Bible this refers to making obscure things clear; bringing hidden matters to light; causing especially called individuals to see, hear, perceive, know and understand the things of God; the unveiling of biblical mysteries (Romans 16:25). 21:23And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
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As incredible as God's glory is, we are to have the same glory when we are changed to spirit (1 John 3:2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
See All...). In the transfiguration, Moses and Elijah appeared in glory with Christ (Luke 9:28-31 [28] And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
[29] And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
[30] And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
[31] Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

See All...). Even the glorious manifestation of the angel Gabriel caused Daniel to faint (Daniel 8:15-18 [15] And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.
[16] And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
[17] So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision.
[18] Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright.

See All..., 27). Our new bodies will be more glorious than the angels!

But what other glories will we have in God's Kingdom? Does the BibleThe books (Greek, "biblia" ) that are acknowledged as canonical (authoritative) by the early Christian Church. It includes both the books of the ancient Hebrew prophets and those of the apostolic witnesses to Jesus Christ. shed more light on our future?

Speaking of the resurrection, Paul says, "There is one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differs from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead" (1 Corinthians 15:41-42 [41] There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.
[42] So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

See All...). The sun, moon and stars are all celestial bodies, but they still have different glories. We will all be God's children, yet we will have different glories. We will not all be "yellow pencils" in God's Kingdom. We will each have different abilities, talents, roles and responsibilities (Romans 12:3-6 [3] For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
[4] For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
[5] So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
[6] Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

See All...; 1 Corinthians 12:18-20 [18] But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.
[19] And if they were all one member, where were the body?
[20] But now are they many members, yet but one body.

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It makes sense that the talents and abilities we have now will continue as children of God, at even greater levels. So whether we are musically gifted, mechanically inclined or whatever our talent, it seems that will carry over into eternity with our righteous character. It is part of who we are.

God is the great Creator, and He has given us creative abilities now as humans. As spirit beings, it seems we will have vastly greater creative powers. We will have our part in ruling and finishing the vast universe (Romans 8:19-22 [19] For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
[20] For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
[21] Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
[22] For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.

See All...; Hebrews 2:8Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
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In Ezekiel 1:4-28 [4] And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire.
[5] Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man.
[6] And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings.
[7] And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet was like the sole of a calf's foot: and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass.
[8] And they had the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides; and they four had their faces and their wings.
[9] Their wings were joined one to another; they turned not when they went; they went every one straight forward.
[10] As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side: and they four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four also had the face of an eagle.
[11] Thus were their faces: and their wings were stretched upward; two wings of every one were joined one to another, and two covered their bodies.
[12] And they went every one straight forward: whither the spirit was to go, they went; and they turned not when they went.
[13] As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning.
[14] And the living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash of lightning.
[15] Now as I beheld the living creatures, behold one wheel upon the earth by the living creatures, with his four faces.
[16] The appearance of the wheels and their work was like unto the colour of a beryl: and they four had one likeness: and their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel.
[17] When they went, they went upon their four sides: and they turned not when they went.
[18] As for their rings, they were so high that they were dreadful; and their rings were full of eyes round about them four.
[19] And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them: and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.
[20] Whithersoever the spirit was to go, they went, thither was their spirit to go; and the wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels.
[21] When those went, these went; and when those stood, these stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels.
[22] And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above.
[23] And under the firmament were their wings straight, the one toward the other: every one had two, which covered on this side, and every one had two, which covered on that side, their bodies.
[24] And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of an host: when they stood, they let down their wings.
[25] And there was a voice from the firmament that was over their heads, when they stood, and had let down their wings.
[26] And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it.
[27] And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about.
[28] As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.

See All... we read about God's glorious portable throne. God gets around in style! His portable throne, as well as the splendor of New Jerusalem, are extensions of His glory. Even as humans, our automobiles and homes are sometimes extensions of our present glory. And as children of God, we will enjoy extensions of our God-plane glory.

Even though there are many things we can see, we still "see through a glass, darkly" (1 Corinthians 13:12For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
See All..., King James Version) concerning the glorious things God has in store for us. Just as an infant cannot comprehend what it is like to be an adult, we cannot fully comprehend what it will be like to be on the God-plane (Isaiah 55:8-9 [8] For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
[9] For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

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When we become children of God, it will only be the beginning. The good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament . is that there will be no end!

Our physical lives are very short. It seems like only yesterday we were young, strong and beautiful. Now many of us are old, tired and full of ailments! But we must look forward to the time when Christ will transform our old, tired bodies to new, glorious ones (Philippians 3:20-21).

It won't be long now until God will make us strong and beautiful again. And as partakers of the divine nature, our energy will never fade away. Yes, our spirit bodies will last us forever. And with the righteous character to go with our new bodies, we will have glory and will glorify God.

As the apostle John said, "Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the children of God!…Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure" (1 John 3:1-3 [1] Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
[2] Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
[3] And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

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Let's never lose this hope, this vision. Let's endure the aches and pains of this life, knowing a glorious future awaits us. Remember the words of the apostle Paul, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
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So the next time the sun gets in your eyes, let that bright light be a reminder of your future glory as a son of the Most High God! UN