The God of Glory Appeared to Call Us
“His glory pierced through my ordinary, and I followed.”
Scriptures: Acts 7:2–3; 2 Peter 1:3
Today’s eManna devotional invites us to reflect on what truly drew Abraham—and what draws us—into a life of following God. It wasn’t a command or a threat. It wasn’t a list of benefits or the fear of consequences. It was glory. The God of glory appeared to Abraham. That was the source of his calling and the secret behind his willingness to leave all he knew.
This divine glory wasn’t merely a display of dazzling light; it was the invisible, yet irresistible beauty and worth of God Himself that captured Abraham’s heart. And this same glory draws us today—not visibly, but spiritually. When the eyes of our heart are opened, we see Christ not as an addition to our lives, but as the Treasure worth everything else.
Peter echoes this in his second letter, telling us that everything we need for life and godliness has already been granted to us—not through striving, but through knowing the One who has called us by His own glory and virtue. In other words, we are drawn out of the world not by religious obligation, but by the sheer delight of seeing Him for who He truly is.
The principle remains: when God’s glory is seen, we’re moved. We’re not persuaded into religion—we’re caught up into relationship. Just like Abraham, we don’t obey because we have to, but because we’ve been captivated. His glory compels us.
Personalized Journal Entry
In the Voice of the Holy Spirit Through Scripture
I revealed Myself to Abraham before he took a single step toward Me. He did not initiate our story—I did. I appeared to him in Mesopotamia, while he was still settled in the comfort of his people and the familiarity of his land. And it was not My command alone that moved him—it was My glory that drew him out. My presence stirred something in him that nothing else could satisfy.
So it is with you. You did not chase Me down. I appeared in your spirit—quietly, invisibly, but unmistakably. My divine power has already granted you all things that pertain to life and godliness. I drew you not with fear or force, but by the full knowledge of Me—the One who has called you by My own glory and virtue.
The world had its grip on you, and yet My glory broke through. You saw in Me what you could never find in your career, your accomplishments, your relationships, or even your religious striving. You saw that I am better. And that glimpse was enough.
You have been called—not to rules, not to self-effort, but to Me. You have come out from your former way of living not because you are strong, but because you have been captivated. You are not holding on to Me—I have taken hold of you.
You are Mine, caught by glory, secured in love, and empowered by My Spirit. The calling remains, not as a burden to fulfill but as a Person to enjoy. I have shown you the better way—now walk in it, not by effort, but by resting in the One who called you.
Scriptures referenced: Acts 7:2–3; 2 Peter 1:3; Philippians 3:12; Hebrews 12:2; Exodus 29:43
Prayer of Trust
Father, I praise You for being the God who appears—not to demand, but to invite. Thank You for drawing me with Your own glory, not with fear or shame. You captured my heart not with pressure, but with the beauty of who You are. I trust that because You called me by Your glory, You are the One who will sustain me day by day. I rest in that. I walk forward, not trying to earn what You’ve already granted, but enjoying the fullness of life You have given in Christ. Your glory is enough to keep me looking toward You, leaning on You, and living from You. And I’m grateful that You’re the One who began this journey—and You’re the One who will bring it to completion.
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Excerpted and adapted from eManna – The God of Glory Appeared to Call Us.
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