The bible says,“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared fro those who love Him.” - 1 Cor.2:9 

By the grace of God I have seen some beautiful places in my lifetime, but as beautiful as a place might be it is meaningless without the people you love.  I can show you a beautiful picture, but what gives it true meaning is the person in the picture.  “I can only imagine” lyrics about what heaven might be like it not as much about  the destination but who we will share eternity with.

Jesus said, “if you would believe you would see the glory of God!”

People are missing life’s “measuring rod” when they choose not to believe.

On the other hand, when you choose to believe your eyes are opened to the glory of God and the purpose for your life!  We see the glory of God in nature itself (e.g. moon, stars, trees, oceans, rivers, streams, mountains), which is why the Bible says that mankind is without excuse “for since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made.” (cf. Ro.1: 20)

We see the glory of God in children, each life “fearfully and wonderfully made, marvelous are Your works…” (cf. Ps.139: 13-16)

We witness the glory of God in a life that is transformed by the power of Jesus Christ in their life - that miracle of the spiritual new birth!

The Apostles were eyewitnesses to the glory of God - Jesus Christ “who being the brightness of His Glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power.” (cf. Heb.1: 3)

John said “and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory! (cf. Jn 1: 14)

We see the glory of God through scripture, the Bible, from Gen. 1: 1, “In the beginning God created…” to  Rev. 22: 21, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.”  We see the glory of God when our eyes are opened to the truth that “all scripture is given by inspiration of God” - “for the word of God is living and powerful!’

The bible opens our eyes to the reality of heaven and its glory!  The book of Revelation paints this picture: “the city was pure gold…the street of the city was pure gold…the glory of God illuminated it…pure river of water from the throne of God and of the Lamb…no more curse…no night there…no more tears…no more death…no more sorrow…no more pain…”

“Behold I make all things new!” - I can only imagine!

Pastor Rodney

Ecclesiastes 12: 9-14