The Cambridge Dictionary defines “glory” as “great admiration, honor, and praise that you earn by achieving something.” Through their achievements, many people seek glory and the attention of other people. We only have to watch a football game to see this played out. A player scores a touchdown and immediately plays to the crowd by pounding his chest and pointing to himself, as if his teammates were inconsequential to his success. The word “glory”, as used in the Bible, instead refers to importance, weight, deference, honor, and majesty.
John 1:14 says, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” While some people seek glory through their achievements, God is the only person to possess glory within His own nature. We observe His glory through His grace and truth, which He demonstrated in His Son, Jesus Christ. His majesty rules over heaven and earth.
Reluctant Retiree 