Blog 13 – Declaring the Glory of God

There is an inherent flaw within the institutions of man. Whether it is a government, a large company or corporation, a religious organization or denomination, a military, or a local church; each reflects the character, nature, and authority of its founder (s). 

Man, even at his best, falls short of the glory of God. 

Consider this point. If you have a large company that grosses $10 billion dollars per year, who might make a seven-figure salary? The CEO or the maintenance worker?

The CEO. 

In a church of 500 members, who gets a salary, benefits, housing allowance, automobile, travel perks, etc.? The pastor or the greeter? The pastor. 

The result of such distinctions is that organizations of men reflect his nature, and therefore there are distinctions, divisions, and rivalries among us. In the institutions of men, the higher up the ladder ones climbs the more power, authority, and honor they receive. 

The Kingdom of God is contrary to such. It is not an institution of man, but of God. In the Kingdom of God, the least becomes the greatest. The servant becomes the leader.  

A Kingdom reflects the character, nature and authority of its king. Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven looks like and reflects the character, nature and authority of Jesus the King. The Kingdom of Heaven shows the Glory of God. It must reflect His Glory whether in the realm of Heaven or on earth, for the same King reigns over both. The Kingdom of God is never about us, or any individual’s glory, but always about the glory of God. 

Psalms 19:1 tells us, 

1 The Heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

I prefer the NIV translation of that verse. It says, 

The Heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 

Jesus was the focused fulfillment of the will of God. As the man Christ Jesus, He was God manifest in the flesh. He did the will of the Father. Jesus glorified God in His flesh. 

Hebrews 10:7 says,

7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.

Jesus’ statement in Hebrews 10: 7 is a fulfillment of previous prophecy, such as Psalms 40:7-8 which says,

7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,

8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

The entire time that Jesus was on earth He glorified God. Anything originating from God glorifies Him in every way. That is Kingdom alignment. In John 17:4 Jesus said,

4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

Whatever we do should glorify God.

1 Corinthians 10:31 says,

31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

As Kingdom people and ministers of God, we must never make an issue of who is the greatest in the Kingdom, or of:

• Who sits in the seats of honor.
• Who has the finest clothing.
• Who drives the finest car. 
• Who has the best house.
• Who has a well-known last name.
• Who has more people in their church. 
• Who has the best pastor. 

Those are carnal attributes that reflect the competitive nature of fallen man. Pride, arrogancy, elitism, and egotism must therefore be guarded against. 

To the contrary, we must each be about our Father’s business. Doing His will must be our priority. Seeking first the Kingdom of God should be our daily mission. 

With meekness let us prefer one another and provoke one another unto good works. We exist to declare to glory of God.