I WANT TO SEE YOUR GLORY LORD!!!

In the Bible, God's glory—defined as the "weighty" manifestation of His presence, character, and power—falls or descends in several distinct ways, often serving to validate His presence, consecrate a place, or initiate judgment. It is often described as a tangible, visible, and overwhelming force. 

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Here is how God's glory falls in the Bible:

1. As a Visible Cloud or Fire:

The most common Old Testament manifestation is the "Shekinah" glory, appearing as a physical cloud or fire. 

* The Tabernacle: The glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle as a cloud after its completion (Exodus 40:34-35).

* The Temple: During the dedication of Solomon’s temple, the glory of the Lord appeared as fire from heaven that consumed the sacrifices, followed by a cloud that filled the temple (2 Chronicles 7:1-2).

* The Wilderness: A pillar of cloud by day and fire by night led the Israelites (Exodus 13:21).

* Mount Sinai: The glory rested on the mountain as a consuming fire, with a cloud covering it for six days (Exodus 24:16-17). 

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2. Through Physical Manifestation and Human Reaction:

When God's glory "falls" or is revealed, it often causes a dramatic physical reaction in people, commonly causing them to collapse or fall prostrate. 

* Prostration in Worship: When individuals encountered this weight, they often fell face-first into the dirt in reverence, such as Abraham (Genesis 17:3), Joshua (Joshua 5:14), and Ezekiel (Ezekiel 1:28).

* The Transfiguration: Peter, James, and John saw Jesus' glory, causing them to fall to the ground (Matthew 17:6).

* Paul’s Conversion: Paul fell to the ground when he saw the light of Christ's glory on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:4). 

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3. Through Supernatural Intervention:

The glory of God often "falls" to initiate a major shift or provide divine validation. 

* Creation: The heavens declare His glory, as it is displayed in the natural world (Psalm 19:1).

* Divine Deliverance: The glory falls to deliver, such as in the wilderness to provide manna (Exodus 16:7).

*:Judgment: The glory of God can descend to bring judgment, as seen when it moved away from the temple in Ezekiel 10 due to idolatry, or when it struck down Herod (Acts 12:23). 

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4. Through Jesus Christ (New Testament)

In the New Testament, the highest, most complete manifestation of God's glory is in Jesus Christ. 

* Incarnation: Jesus is described as the radiance of God's glory (Hebrews 1:3), with His glory seen through grace and truth (John 1:14).

* The Holy Spirit: The glory of God now dwells within believers through the Holy Spirit. 

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5. As a "Weight" or "Burden" (Experiential) 

The Hebrew word for glory, kabod, literally means "heaviness" or "weight". 

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* Experiential Presence: Many testimonies and biblical accounts suggest the glory can feel like a "spiritual tsunami" or tangible weight of His presence.

* Transformative Power: This, "weight" brings transformation, as believers are changed from one degree of glory to another (2 Corinthians 3:18). 

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How the Glory is Invoked

According to scripture, the glory of God is brought down by specific actions: 

* Unity: When believers gather in unity, such as in the upper room (Acts 2:1-4).

* Worship: God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3).

* Prayer: Specifically, by seeking to know God's character more deeply (Exodus 33:18-19).

,* Obedience/Holiness: The glory is tied to the purity of the people, and it often appears when they are in alignment with His will. 

Source: KCM Blog