Romans 3:23 “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Bread Box August 24 2010
What does the scripture meant “come short of the glory of God?” Let’s start with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. God blessed them to be fruitful and gave them responsibility of ruling over the earth, the creation and animal kingdom. Adam and Eve were busy all day until evening came, they rested. So the Lord God came down in His glory, Adam and Eve heard the voice of God walking in the garden in the cool of the day and the presence of the Lord God was among the trees of garden (Gen. 3:8).
Why was the Lord God able to do that? Adam and Eve were both created in the “image” and “likeness” of God. Because of this image, they reflect His love, glory, and holiness. They lived in a personal fellowship with the glory of God. Ever wonder what the “glory” is all about? It is heavenly bliss and splendor; wonder of all wonders; radiant and beauty; great praise and honor; source of pride and joy.
Guess what? Adam and Eve lost that “glory,” the heavenly bliss was gone. God’s glory in them was gone. Now there were no praise and honor. They lost the pride and joy of being with the Lord God. Their relationship was broken. They can’t fellowship with the Lord God. Then and there, God already had a plan to restore us back to Him. Praise God, we can have the “glory of God’ back to us through Jesus' blood. His blood washed us whiter than snow.
You see why, God said, “I miss this …” so let’s give Him our time in the cool of the evening or early wee morning.” God loves you this much.
Dorothy
PS. I was focusing on the book of Ezekiel, but this morning, Romans 3:23 came to me. I was surprised to see the title, “the glory of God.” I believe God has a purpose and reminds us where the glory of God began.
