Jesus is the brightness of God's glory. Wow! What an amazing thought about who Jesus is. The Son shined brightly with the full glory of God. Of course the meaning of the word glory is light or brightness. The heavens declare this glory; every plant and animal displays the wisdom and glory of God as well. How amazing that those who walked, talked and lived with Jesus Christ saw the light of the Father. (And yet didn't fully see).
How does this idea of Jesus being the brightness of God's glory impact us? First, no one can see this glory except to whom the Father reveals it by His Spirit. And He is the initiator of every relationship with Himself. It is possible to be, "in His presence", and not see the glory.
Secondly, "if you've seen the Jesus, you have seen the Father." What God the Father would do Jesus did. What God the creator does, Jesus does. How the Father would respond to us, Jesus responds. The love and compassion of Jesus lived and demonstrated the heart and character of God.
Truly, "God is love." "God is good."
Thirdly, Jesus was the light that clearly shines out the glory of God. He radiates the Father so that those in darkness may see it, and the blind can see it by the mercy of God. This is the Light, the eternal unquenchable light that brings radiance and revelation to every man, woman and child. This Jesus is the light/ glory/ brightness that shines to the whole earth.
He is the light of the world!
So good! So true!
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