Restoring the Glory: Kabod. (A Study on Biblical Names)
In a dark era in the history of Israel, a dying woman gave her son a prophetic name. Ichabod, was the grandson of Eli, the son of Phineas, and would inherit the title of High Priest of Israel.
1Sa 4:21 And she gave the child the name of Ichabod, saying, The glory has gone from Israel: because the ark of God was taken and because of her father-in-law and her husband.
22 And she said, The glory is gone [departed] from Israel, for the ark of God has been taken.
- she understood her times, not only had her husband died but her father-in-law had literally fallen and broken his neck!
- The glory of God is ever-present, our perception of it as individuals and as a people is dependent on our Faith position.
Glory is PERCEIVED by those whose senses are tuned to it!
כָּבֹד כָּבוֹד kâbôd From H3513; properly weight; but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness: - glorious (-ly), glory, honour (-able). Total KJV occurrences: 200 [Strong's #H3519]
Is departed - Properly, “Is gone into captivity.”
> Putting these two concepts together we can use the phrase, "The weight of God's Presence has been taken into captivity". How can we understand this concept today?
> Have we allowed The Glory of God to be taken into 'captivity'?
> What can we do to set the Glory of God free in our LIVES??
> This is a heart question: Even as I worship or pray or hear a powerful word, I may limit the glory of God by my own process. The glory becomes 'captive to my mind'. The music is off key; the Word is poorly presented, my prayer seems to hit a brass ceiling.
> In each case I AM RESPONSIBLE OF PUTTING GOD'S GLORY IN MY OWN MIND!!
Consider Paul's statement: 2Co_4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
> What Paul observed in his day, and the unnamed mother of Ichabod, we must guard against in our day.
> I find much wisdom in the lyric to song. 'Kabod' is the theme of Paul Wilbur's song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOPPxdb-4GU
Spirit of the Sovereign Lord
Rom_12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
In a dark era in the history of Israel, a dying woman gave her son a prophetic name. Ichabod, was the grandson of Eli, the son of Phineas, and would inherit the title of High Priest of Israel.
1Sa 4:21 And she gave the child the name of Ichabod, saying, The glory has gone from Israel: because the ark of God was taken and because of her father-in-law and her husband.
22 And she said, The glory is gone [departed] from Israel, for the ark of God has been taken.
- she understood her times, not only had her husband died but her father-in-law had literally fallen and broken his neck!
- The glory of God is ever-present, our perception of it as individuals and as a people is dependent on our Faith position.
Glory is PERCEIVED by those whose senses are tuned to it!
כָּבֹד כָּבוֹד kâbôd From H3513; properly weight; but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness: - glorious (-ly), glory, honour (-able). Total KJV occurrences: 200 [Strong's #H3519]
Is departed - Properly, “Is gone into captivity.”
> Putting these two concepts together we can use the phrase, "The weight of God's Presence has been taken into captivity". How can we understand this concept today?
> Have we allowed The Glory of God to be taken into 'captivity'?
> What can we do to set the Glory of God free in our LIVES??
> This is a heart question: Even as I worship or pray or hear a powerful word, I may limit the glory of God by my own process. The glory becomes 'captive to my mind'. The music is off key; the Word is poorly presented, my prayer seems to hit a brass ceiling.
> In each case I AM RESPONSIBLE OF PUTTING GOD'S GLORY IN MY OWN MIND!!
Consider Paul's statement: 2Co_4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
> What Paul observed in his day, and the unnamed mother of Ichabod, we must guard against in our day.
> I find much wisdom in the lyric to song. 'Kabod' is the theme of Paul Wilbur's song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOPPxdb-4GU
Come and make Your presence known
Reveal the glory of the Living God
Reveal the glory of the Living God
Let the weight of Your glory cover us
Let the life of Your river flow
Let the truth of Your kingdom reign in us
Let the weight of Your glory
Let the weight of Your glory fall
Let the life of Your river flow
Let the truth of Your kingdom reign in us
Let the weight of Your glory
Let the weight of Your glory fall
We do not seek Your hand
We only seek Your face
We want to know You
We want to see You
Reveal Your glory in this place
We only seek Your face
We want to know You
We want to see You
Reveal Your glory in this place
Let the weight of Your glory
Let the weight of Your glory fall
Let the weight of Your glory fall
© 1999 Integrity's Hosanna! Music
Let's give Paul the last word:Rom_12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
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