Exodus 33:18 And he said, I beseech you, show me your glory. I. WHAT A CHILD OF GOD MAY HAVE HIS EYE TO WHEN DESIRING TO SEE GOD'S GLORY. II. WHERE WOULD A SAINT SEE THE GLORY OF GOD OR HAVE IT SHOWN TO HIM? 1. In many ordinances here. Where God records His name (Exodus 20:24). (1) The glory of His wisdom in contriving a way how heaven and earth might be reconciled, notwithstanding the wide breach made by sin; and how the seeming contrary pleas of God's attributes might be adjusted. (2) Here Divine grace is to be seen in its brightest lustre: in its freeness, pitying us without merit or motive, and against the highest provocation: in its condescension, pitching upon us, and resolving to save us, how unworthy soever: in its sovereignty, passing by angels, and providing a Saviour for men: in its riches. (3) Here is displayed the glory of God's faithfulness to His promises, and willingness to promote His people's comfort. 2. A saint desires to see the glory of God in the state above, and without need of these present ordinances, even in heaven. III. WHY THEY DESIRE THIS. 1. In ordinances here they desire this. (1) Because the glory of God is transforming. (2) The glory of God thus shown to His people is most reviving. 2. And as to heaven, the people of God desire, He would there show them His glory, and eminently — (1) Because it will be most clear and full. (2) The glory to be revealed above will be most satisfying. (3) The manifestation there made will be permanent and everlasting. IV. THIS DESIRE THEY ARE TO OFFER UP IN PRAYER TO GOD. Desire is the life of prayer, and this is to be made known by way of request to God. 1. To testify our value for it. They that esteem it a favour to see God's glory, are to show this by seeking after it. 2. 'Tis God only that can show us His glory, and make us to see it; that can fit us for the favour, and then vouchsafe it to us. Is this glory wont to be revealed and displayed in ordinances? make this your end in attending upon them to see it. (1) Get into a state of peace and reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ; such only as are so are capable of beholding His glory. (2) Desire and pray for some sight of this glory. (D. Wilcox.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. |
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