God’s Glory Is Progressive

GOD’S GLORY IS PROGRESSIVE

Pastor Joel Bernardino – March 13, 2026

The glory is progressive.

God does not want you to live on yesterday’s encounter.

He is inviting you to a new encounter each day.

One of the boldest prayers in Scripture was prayed by Moses…

Exodus 33:18, “…Please, show me You r glory.”

Moses had already experienced God's glory.

• When he had seen the burning bush.

• When he had seen the Red Sea open.

• When he had seen manna fall from heaven.

• Yet he still prayed, “Show me Your glory.”

God’s glory is progressive!

• There is always more – no matter how much you have experienced God.

• There is always a deeper revelation.

• There is always greater transformation.

• There is always higher glory ahead.

2 Corinthians 3:18, “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

Note: “from glory to glory.”

The Christian life is a journey of deeper revelation, deeper transformation, and deeper satisfaction in God’s glory.

1. WE WERE CREATED FOR GOD’S GLORY

From the very beginning, God created humanity with the purpose of reflecting His glory.

• The primary purpose of our lives is to glorify God.

• God did not create us merely to exist, work, or survive.

• We do not exist to make money and eventually die.

Note: Our true purpose is to reflect God’s character, reveal His goodness, and display His presence in the world.

Isaiah 43:7, “Everyone who is called by My name, whom I have created for My glory.”

Without understanding our purpose to shine for Jesus, life can feel confusing and empty.

• We were designed for something greater than personal success!

• Even after reaching career success, wealth, popularity, and achievements, you still feel something is missing.

• Our hearts were designed for God’s glory.

• Every part of life—our work, relationships, ministry, and daily decisions—should be to honor God.

1 Corinthians 10:31, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

God created human beings in His image (Genesis 1:27).

Our lives are meant to reflect what God is like.

• Love instead of hatred

• Honesty instead of corruption

• Humility instead of pride

• Kindness instead of cruelty

• They begin to see a reflection of God’s character.

Matthew 5:16, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Our lives can become a mirror that reflects God’s glory to the world.

Illus: The moon does not produce its own light. At night, it shines because it reflects the light of the sun. In the same way, we do not produce our own spiritual glory. Our lives shine when we reflect the glory of God.

God created every human being with a purpose—to glorify Him.

• We glorify Him by reflecting His character.

• We glorify Him by living according to His will.

• We glorify Him by allowing our lives to point others to Him.

When we seek His glory, we are actually living according to the purpose for which we were created.

2. GOD CONTINUALLY REVEALS HIS GLORY

God never stops revealing His glory to those who seek Him.

If your experience with God today is the same as five years ago, something is wrong.

Throughout Scripture, we see progressive revelation.

• Abraham knew God as Provider.

• Moses knew God as Deliverer.

• David knew God as Shepherd.

• Isaiah saw Him high and lifted up.

• The disciples saw Him as Savior.

Each generation experienced more understanding of who God is.

Even in the New Testament:

• The disciples first knew Jesus as Teacher.

• Then as Miracle Worker.

• Then as Messiah.

• Then as Risen Lord.

• Their understanding grew.

Note: Your revelation of God should grow too.

Why do many of us stop experiencing progressive glory?

Not everyone moves from glory to glory.

Some of us settle into yesterday’s experience.

• Israel experienced miracles in Egypt—but many died in the wilderness because they stopped trusting God for more.

• Yesterday’s manna will not sustain today’s journey.

Some of us become comfortable.

• Comfort is the enemy of hunger.

• When we stop praying desperately, and worship becomes routine, then progress stops.

Some of us resist the process.

• Glory often comes through process.

• Abraham waited.

• Joseph suffered.

• David hid in caves.

• The disciples endured persecution.

Progressive glory includes progressive refinement.

God polishes what He wants to shine.

When we seek God's glory, we are seeking a deeper revelation of His character.