Behold the Glory

The presentation of Jesus in the Temple recorded in Luke 2 is more than just a ritual that all Jewish parents did with their children in earliest stages of life. It was a dramatic indication of the glory that was present even in the infant Jesus. Simeon and Anna were physically seated in what was the most magnificent building of its time. The Temple in Jerusalem was replete with every luxury, gold, marble, the finest textiles and carvings of its time, etc. however they recognised that the glory of Jesus was much greater.

It takes spiritual eyes to look past physical grandeur to see the magnificence that there is in Jesus. He shows the very nature of God, who has all glory, and who sits in he highest heaven in magnificence that words can't fully describe.

John tries to describe this glory in the first few chapters of the book of Revelation. Even then he can only describe this glory in picture impressions. The reality is far greater and, of course, the One who sits on the Throne is even greater again.

What a magnificent thing for these two elderly prophets to see the infant Jesus and see this glory.

We can capture the same wonder as we meditate on this and enter into true worship of the One who alone deserves all our worship and praise.