Thursday, January 31, 2013

"He is the radiance of the glory of God"

Hebrews 1;1-4
1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. 
This passage of scripture is such a powerfully true statement, so descriptive and so poetic.  "He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power."  What an awesome picture.  In my mind's eye, it would be like staring into the sun.  This radiance would be so bright, yet a complete reflection of the Father like a mirror reflects ones likeness.  Try and close your eyes and imagine what that would look like...I know it will be far more glorious than I can ever imagine, but it seems pretty great even in my limited imagination.

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