The Digest(Psalm 84:11)

 On Digest today is Psalm 84:11,

*For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.*(NLT Version)

The verse is in 3-part here

The Lord God is our Sun and Shield

When I mention your name twice or I put a stress on your name then certainly I am trying to convey something. *The LORD GOD* here is telling us same….That he and he  alone is the source of  the *Sun and Shield* in our lives.(as and when needed)

*Sun produces Light, makes our path so clwar, provide warmth and can be Life to the many viables needed around us.

*Shield offers protection, defense and security against enemies.

The LORD GOD is simply saying fully RELY on me for I alone can give you this in its truest form.

He Gives Grace and Glory…

To fully rely on him to do this life then, we need his Grace which he gladly gives us in terms of the Strength, Knowledge, Wisdom,Power & the many others to do….Crowning it all with  his Glory(splendor, beauty and honour)

Then, lastly, _The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.

In James 1:17- _Every Good and  Perfect gift is from above, coming down from the father of the heavenly lights, who doesn’t change like shifting shadows._

Goodness abound in God.That is who he is…They’re all scattered within his kingdom-Here and up there. He’s just saying- Will You obey and Yield to me as I have graced you?(That is what  he means “by those who what’s right”)

And that’s your #DIGEST….#Glory #OTM

GLORIOUS’26 ( Complememts to the Glory Theme)

 

As a Christians, You are already  made #Glorious….check these verses out-

_Ephesians 2:10- “*For we are God’s Workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do GOOD works which he prepared in advance for us to do.”*_

*_Philipppians 2:13-For it is God who is at work in us you both to will and do of his good pleasure (according to his good purpose)*_

And so Glorious you have been made beloved Already…..And for  that Glory to be seen….The God Spirit is you has empowered you to make it all happen.

Shall You Leave that #Glorious Life without any Fear???….Glorious’26 #Glory #OTM

Verses and Versions(Psalm 19:1)

 On Verses and Versions, Psalm 19:1 and we do the King James Versions

King James Bible

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

New King James Version

 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.

*The Varied Meanings and Expressions, Examples of #GLORY*

We’re still in our Glory intro stages and we get into certain practical stories that  make it hit home to us all…

*Glory does only rest in certain signs and symbols but practically it is seen in the transformation of ordinary people who  were empowered to do Extraordinary things that change history and made perpetual impact till today. 

That paradigm shift from a life of  fear, brokenness, sin and obscurity right down to the greater life of  purpose, fulfilment  and generational influence and blessings.

Moses’ life was classical one and we’ll be doing a further study on him as we move on. A Man who was full of fear, temperamental, once a murderer but after his encounter with God and seeking  proof as the chosen leader of Israel, the Lord indeed confirmed it all by not just shining his light but also seeing the back of God, intercede between God and his people and finally laying the foundation for Israel to get to the promised land.

“_But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you:_.” Exodus‬ ‭3‬:‭11‬-‭12‬ ‭‬‬

“_Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory.” And the Lord said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence.…. But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.” Then the Lord said, “There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock. When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be seen._ Exodus 33.18-23

(Read the whole book of Exodus, to see that Transformation. More to come)

*If you’re ever thinking that you’re not fit enough to be used for his Glory, then think and begin to hearken to the inner voice calling you. For Moses is your perfect example*

*Enoch, in  Genesis 5, lived a life of total spiritual transformation by choosing to walk uprightly with God and seeking intimacy for  the 300 years he lived in a very wicked and crooked time. As a result of his faith even then and for living a life pleasing to  God, he escaped death and was directly taken up to glory.

*If you are to ever think that the Christian life is difficult to live whether as a single person seeking to live a chaste life or generally to please God as a Christian, then Enoch is your best example.*

For the Apostle Paul (Saul of Tarsus)-Acts 9- “Initially a feared persecutor of Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic, instant conversion on the Damascus Road. He was transformed into the most influential Apostle, spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire and writing much of the New Testament.”

*For Paul, it isn’t just about not being fit but being described as an enemy of God, more of an agent of the devil. A near impossibility yet see what God did with Paul’s Glorious life. Your Example???…

*Temple Presence: Filling the Tabernacle and Temple (Exodus 40:34-35).

_Then the cloud covered the Tabernacle, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle. Moses could no longer enter the Tabernacle because the cloud had settled down over it, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.

( More on this on the Weight of his Glory tomorrow)

*However, we use this to tell you that Because of YOU(the chief temple), God equally fill our places of sanctuary, places of worship, our homes, communities, nations for all to see his Glory*

*Lastly is the ultimate of all upon which everything falls under- Christ’s redemptive work on  the cross and ascension to glory. The ultimate glory, (John 1:14)

This is our FIRM FOUNDATION. Failure to believe and fully stand in this simply means NO GLORY.

*For now,  say this is our Meanings, Expressions and Examples of Glory*

*From Glory to Glory. #Glorious’26*

*The SYMBOLS and REFLECTIONS of his GLORY*💫

Just as Weddings obviously come to mind as soon as  Rings💍 & Gowns👗 are mentioned; so do #GLORY elicit certains symbols and elements that duly reflect it.

Literally, #GLORY carries along with it- Crown👑, Sparkling Star🌟 and that illuminating  light.💡

Tracing to its original source, biblically #Glory has these reflecting symbols….

*Blood, Fire And Vapour of Smoke*

In Acts 2:19,Apostle Paul quoting the prophet Joel, spoke of Christ’s Glory-_”I will show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth beneath: blood and fire and vapor of smoke”

*Pillar Of Cloud&Fire*

_The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night. Exodus 13:21

*Blazing/Flashing Light

_His coming is as brilliant as the sunrise.Rays of light flash from his hands,where his awesome power is hidden. Habakkuk 3:4

*Creation in its entirety*

_For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen. Romans 11:36

*A Description of the Heavenly State

_The twelve gates were made of pearls—each gate from a single pearl! And the main street was pure gold, as clear as glass. Revelation 21:21

*Overwhelming Majesty(He, Himself is GLORY beyond description👇🏻)*

_And the city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its light.Revelation 21:23_

Note: Apart from God himself  mentioned here, All the symbols don’t replace God, they are only a Reflection of him, which is the ultimate Glory. We are reminded to not let them be gods or take God’s place as we sometimes do knowingly or unknowingly.

More so, Heaven is not even the Greatest form of Glory, the greatest form IS just TO BE WITH GOD because he himself is as Revelations 21:23 stresses.

To us,humans, the greatest form of God’s Glory to us on Earth is not just the below…👇🏻

*Also, that Glowing Light, Sense of Awe & Beauty from being in his Presence*

_When Moses came down Mount Sinai carrying the two stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant, he wasn’t aware that his face had become radiant(full of Glory) because he had spoken to the Lord.Exodus 34:29

 It’s not just  the reflection of God’s radiant light upon us but what it makes us become and leads us to do for his Glory. Thus…

A Transformed Life that lives for God and obey his word, Share God’s word &wins souls, forgives, seek others interest, live pure lives et al.

If the Glory on your Life does  not make you do such then check its source for that’s what God desires of us. Do you???….

 Leading us to Tomorrow’s Topic- *The Varied Meanings and Examples of his Glory.

For now, We say may these words speak to Us about us Glory.

It is from Glory to Glory #Glorious’26 #Wrapfornow

#Glorious’26

You see how you’re still going in spite of all the many challenges, frustrations & exhaustion….you really want to GIVE UP but you just can’t as you keep moving day by day….

You know what?…. It is all turning #Glorious….Your Glorious Days are Coming…..Just Don’t Stop…Keep on Keeping ON…..

#Glorious’26 #Glory  #Rom8:18

Verses and Versions(Psalm 84:11)

 On Verses and Versions is Psalm 84:11 is our focus. Like we do, We give you a bit of a background into some of the Versions.

Literal Standard Version

*For YHWH God [is] a sun and a shield, "" YHWH gives grace and glory. He does not withhold good "To those walking in uprightness*

The Literal Standard Version (LSV) is a modern, ultra-literal "word-for-word" translation of the Bible (Old and New Testaments) published in 2020 by Covenant Press. It serves as a 21st-century revision of Young's Literal Translation (YLT), emphasizing maximum fidelity to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek structures. It is designed for deep study, often appearing more like an interlinear

Smith's Literal Translation

*For Jehovah God a sun and shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; he will not withhold good to those going uprightly.*

Julia E. Smith's 1876 Bible translation, The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original Tongues, is a rare, hyper-literal translation of the Bible created by a woman, often maintaining the original Greek and Hebrew word order. It was self-published in 1876 after she spent eight years working on it.

New Living Translation

*For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.*

_The New Living Translation (NLT) is a popular, modern English Bible translation that prioritizes readability and ease of understanding by using a "thought-for-thought" (dynamic equivalence) approach. Developed by over 90 scholars, it translates original Hebrew and Greek texts into natural, everyday English, making it highly accessible for personal study and reading aloud._

 THIS IS OUR VERSE FOR DIGEST TOMORROW (DIGEST is Twice a Week)