The glory of The Lord

As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. And the priests could not enter the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord filled the Lord ’s house. When all the people of Israel saw the fire come down and the glory of the Lord on the temple, they bowed down with their faces to the ground on the pavement and worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord, saying, “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” (2 Chronicles 7:1-3 ESV)

When I read passages like this, I find myself longing to be there!  How amazing would it be to bare witness to this amazing, worship filled event.  It makes me excited for heaven, when we get to be in the presence of God all day, everyday, for eternity.  While on Earth, God wants us to worship Him, He wants us to worship Him only, rely on Him only, give all we are to Him, get on our face in reverence.  When we can get to that place of surrender and awe, then we will see His glory.