God's Goodness is His Glory

Imagine the Glory of God as a person. Well He is. The Holy Spirit - searching for you. What would He be thinking?

From the perspective of the Glory of God

In the quiet corners of the world, where hearts beat with silent hopes and dreams, the Glory of God wandered, seeking a vessel to shine upon. He was a gentle whisper, a soft light longing to be seen, not for His own sake, but to illuminate the path of those He touched.

“I am the Glory that dwells beyond the stars, beyond the mountains, and within the silent whispers of the heart. I am not a mere spectacle to be admired from afar, but a presence to be felt, a light to be lived.”

The Glory of God watched as people stumbled through their days, searching for meaning, often unaware of the light that danced around them. It longed to be seen, not just in grand miracles but in the quiet acts of kindness, the unspoken prayers, and the simple moments of grace.

“I yearn to be a part of your story, not as a distant echo but as a guiding light. Let me dwell in your moments of doubt and triumph, in your tears and laughter. For when you let me in, I reflect the love and goodness of the Creator to all around.”

And so, the Glory of God continued His journey, waiting for the moment when a heart would open, and the light within would shine forth, a testament to the timeless beauty of divine glory.

God’s Glory is His Goodness

Remember Moses on the mountain top of his life. Hungry. Searching. Waiting. Seeking God's face. Here he has an encounter with the Almighty and he asks: "Show me your glory".

Exodus 33:18-19: Moses asks to see God’s glory, and God responds by declaring His goodness will pass by.

In Exodus, God’s glory is closely tied to His goodness. When Moses seeks to understand God more deeply, God reveals His goodness as a manifestation of His glory. This shows that God’s goodness is an intrinsic part of His nature and a way He reveals Himself to us.

For many of us the glory, the splendor or the majesty is something we seek. Sadly this is the church today, chasing after the fireworks. Hungry for more free bread, for signs and wonders rather than the earnestness in seeking the supplier of the signs and wonders.

There was a time, not that long ago, when you could seek out healing and miracles in the church when the doctors had nothing more they could do. Finding a church leader today that would dare to lay hands on the sick and pray the prayer of faith is, shall we say, challenging.

How does God respond to Moses. "You want to see my glory? Alright, I will cause my Goodness to walk past you. You cannot see my face, but as I pass by you may look on my back."

Exodus 33:19-23: And the Lord said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.” Then the Lord said, “There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock. When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be seen.”

The Goodness of God walked past Moses and the event was awesome. Transforming Moses biologically. His skin radiated the Glory of God from that day forward and he had to wear a veil over his face. He paid a price for this. He was there for forty days and nights!

When we ask for His Glory, when we take the time to magnify His name, when we soak in His presence the Glory of God is that presence we soak in. God sees His Glory and Goodness as ONE. He is the same person this Glory-this Goodness. He is the Spirit of the Living God. The Holy Spirit, not now passing by you, but indwelling you. Making His home inside of you. A permanent dwelling for God's Goodness inside of you.

Moses was not allowed to see God's face and never had the indwelling of this Glory. But this Goodness came to Earth and walked among us.

John 1:14: The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

So where does God get this Glory. From where does He charge His batteries with more Glory? Not that He needs a source for He is the source of all things. Yet Jesus answers this question for us. In John, Jesus emphasizes that asking in His name leads to prayers being answered, which glorifies the Father. This highlights that our prayers are not just about receiving but also about reflecting God’s glory through the outcomes.

John 14:13-14: Jesus speaks about how prayers asked in His name bring glory to the Father.

John 15:7-8: If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

When God’s goodness is evident in our lives, it brings Him glory. This glorification encourages us to seek Him more, creating a cycle where our relationship with God deepens.

God’s glory is revealed in our lives through His goodness and through answered prayers. A fruitful life is what He is seeking. Fruit comes from a surrendered heart, yielding to His leading in your life. A brokenness to His will and a pray life that is ever hungry for more of His presence.

He wants to display His Glory in your life through the Goodness He will manifest in your life due to the prayers that you pray from a heart given to Him.

As we recognize this cycle, let it inspire us to seek Him more deeply and reflect His glory in all we do.

• Reflect on times when you have experienced God’s goodness. How did it bring glory to Him?

• Consider how your prayers align with Jesus’ teachings. Are you asking in His name with the intention of glorifying the Father?

M. Joseph Hutzler

Eschatologist