Jesus told Mary, after the death of Lazarus, that if she believed she would see the glory of God. Therefore, in that same promise we can stand in faith that, yes, today we will see and experience the glory of the Lord. It pleases God to give us the kingdom. We beheld His glory in receiving Jesus according to John 1:14. Even though we live in the real world which always has tribulations, God is always with us and reminds us to focus on Him and His victory rather than let our hearts be troubled. Psalm 17 graphically brings this truth to our attention with the last verse, 'As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in your likeness."
What a powerful assurance that His presence will result in being satisfied. What could describe this condition better that these promises: my needs are all met, no good thing will He withhold, surely goodness and mercy will follow me today, in His presence is fullness of joy, and all things work together for good because I love Him and am called according to His purpose.
Moses consecrated Aaron with the instructions of what he needed to present to God and with the assurance that "Today the glory of the Lord will appear to you." in Leviticus 9. In the New Testament, we are instructed to present ourselves as a living sacrifice and be renewed in our mind to prove or demonstrate God's good and perfect will. We know the promise in Isaiah 60 that in the midst of darkness His light comes and "the glory of the Lord will be seen upon you."
So God created you and this day to show HIs glory to you. He clearly desires to walk with you in His glory wherever you go and whatever you do. The command is to consecrate yourself and this day to Him, believe His Word, and surely you will see the glory of God. In His presence we are being changed from glory to glory.
Believe the promise of God that today His glory will be seen upon you.
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