The Glory of Jesus

“Some men become proud and insolent because they ride a fine horse, wear a feather in their hat, or are dressed in a fine suit of clothes.  Who does not see the folly of this?  If there be any glory in such things, the glory belongs to the horse, the bird, and the tailor” (St. Francis de Sales).

As the shepherds witnessed the glory of God through his angels on that night so long ago, they did not think of themselves as great, wonderful, or suddenly spiritually awe inspiring.  They instead sought the one of whose glory was spoken.  The same can be said of us today.  When we witness the glory of Jesus Christ first-hand through the power of the Holy Spirit in saving us from our sins we should not think that we are glorious in-and-of-ourselves.  Instead, we should seek the glory of the One who has made us glorious.

As we gather together this Sunday may the glory of Jesus Christ become real to us, may we witness the awesome work of his mighty power, and may we be driven to seek out the Glorious One each day of our lives.