Read Hebrews 1:3.
This verse further increased my awe of the Lord’s glory. It’s truly incredible to dwell on the fact that Jesus—as He revealed Himself to be in the gospels—is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact representation of God’s nature.
I hear of God’s glory often these days. Throughout Scripture, I see that God is about His glory. He created the world for His glory. He created people to live for His glory. He brought salvation to a rebellious, sinful people through the death and resurrection of His Son for the sake of His glory. He has commissioned us to go and preach the gospel among the nations for His glory.
It’s difficult to grasp what His glory really is, but this passage opens my eyes to see that the glory of God—His character, His Lordship, His wonder—is tangible in the life of Jesus. From this understanding, I’ve learned that my life’s purpose to glorify God is ultimately realized in my daily pursuit of Jesus as the radiance of this glory. By His grace, may I follow the One who sits at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
God, thank You for sending Jesus to reveal Your glory and goodness to the world. Amen.
-from a missionary on our Mobilization Team