Future Glory

We use the word "glory" and "glorify" a great deal without really delving into its meaning.  Its root means "weight," or "weighty."  We talk about giving God glory (He already has it, but it's still our duty to do so).  Recently I heard a radio speaker talk about how we uphold God's reputation, which got under my skin.  God doesn't need puny us to uphold His reputation.  Our giving glory to God is right because we are commanded to, He deserves it, and it keeps us in the right place spiritually.  But how it will affect the world's view of Him is another matter.

In reading Isaiah I was struck by the contrast between our desire for that perfect world and yet our lack of understanding that it will mean the loss of what we so grasp for in this one.

"Shalom" we say we want.  But we define this shalom as a "leave me alone" peace, not a peace of community.

I heard this song today and was moved by it.  It's "Glory" by Selah.

One day eyes that are blind will see you clearly
And one day all who deny will finally believe
One day hearts made of stone will break in pieces
And one day chains once unbroken will fall down at your feet
So we wait for that one day come quickly

Chorus
We want to see your Glory
Every knee falls down before thee
Every tongue offers you praise
With every hand raised
Singing Glory
To you and unto you only
We'll sing Glory to Your name

One day voices that lie will all be silent
One day all that's divided will be whole again
One day death will retreat and wave it's white flag
One day love will defeat the strongest enemy
So we wait for that one day come quickly

Chorus

We know not the day or the hour
Or the moments in between
But we know the end of the story
When we'll see