83 The 'mirror' in which the glory of God is seen

The ’mirror’ in which the glory of God is seen

"I beseech you—show me Your glory" Exodus 33:18

The essential glory of God’s nature cannot be seen by us—our powers and faculties are not able to bear it. But the glory of His attributes, as they shine forth in His works, and especially in our salvation—may be seen.

Jesus is the brightness of God’s glory, and the express image of His person. He is the image of the invisible God. He is the ’mirror’ in which the glory of God is seen. If therefore God answers this prayer in our experience, He will shine into our hearts, and give us the light of the knowledge of his glory—in the face of Jesus Christ. All the glory of God is in Christ; if therefore the eyes of our mind are opened, if the Holy Spirit reveals Jesus to us—we shall see the Lord’s glory!

This sight will . . .
humble us in the dust before Him,
overwhelm us with shame on account of our sins,
inspire us with confidence to trust in His Word,
and draw out our warmest love and most solemn reverence toward Him.

The more we gee of God’s glory, the more we shall . . .
hate sin,
be weaned from the world,
pant after holiness,
delight in worship,
and practice His precepts.

Lord manifest Yourself to me in Jesus today!