Manifestations of the Glory

by Larry Ollison | Uncategorized

The manifested presence of God was in the beginning. You can go all the way back to the beginning of Genesis and you will find the manifested presence of God was there.

All through history God has spoken to man from within His glory. With Moses, the voice came from within the bush. With Paul, the light around him was from heaven and the voice came from within the light.

Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven.
(Acts 9:1-3)

What do you suppose that light was? That light was the glory of God.

Saul was not a nice guy. He wanted to take Christians back to Jerusalem so he could destroy the church. History tells us that Saul, and the men like Saul at that time, went into the houses and tortured people. They had permission to do whatever they wanted to do.

When Saul became Paul and wrote the letters in the New Testament, he talked about how he was a bad person. He didn’t just mean he didn’t leave a good tip at the restaurant. That’s not what he was talking about. He was a bad guy! But what changed him? He was changed when he came in contact with the glory!

The glory will either change you or destroy you. “Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?'” (Acts 9:4). Where did the voice come from? It came out of the glory.

Many people don’t understand how much the glory had to do with the birth of Jesus. “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid” (Luke 2:8-9).

The glory of the Lord shone round the angels. Compare this passage with what happened to Moses at the burning bush that was never consumed. A voice came out of the bush. Also compare it with Paul, who was on the road to Damascus. A bright light shone out of heaven and a voice came out of the light.

Look at what happened on the Day of Pentecost. The glory was also present then. “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them” (Acts 2:1-3). It was the glory of God on each of them.

We cannot limit God or His glory. His glory may appear like a light, like smoke, like fire, or like tongues of fire. Nevertheless, it is the glory. The glory is the manifested presence of God. We must seek God and not the manifestation. But if we seek God, there will be manifestation and it will be God’s decision in how He manifests Himself. Seek God and receive the glory.

Larry Ollison Ministries
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Dr. Larry Ollison is founder and Senior Pastor of Walk on the Water Faith Church and founder of Larry Ollison Ministries. With over forty years in the ministry, he is a very popular speaker nationally and internationally and ministers the Word of Faith through radio, television, Internet, and daily e-mail devotionals. As the author of twelve books (including The Power of Grace, The Practical Handbook for Christian Living, Breaking the Cycle of Offense, Life is in the Blood, and recently released The Paradise of God), he is in frequent demand for radio/TV interviews, book signings, and magazine publications.

Dr. Ollison was raised a Southern Baptist. While majoring in theology at Southwest Baptist University, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. For many years he traveled extensively speaking at Full Gospel Business Men's meetings and conventions. He later earned an M.A. in Theology and a Ph.D. and Th.D. from Life Christian University.

Currently President of International Convention of Faith Ministries (ICFM), Dr. Ollison is also Vice-President of Spirit FM Christian Radio Network, Missouri State Director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), and a Trustee on the boards of several international ministries. He is also the host of The Cutting Edge Radio Broadcast and authors The Cutting Edge Daily Devotional.

As the owner of a marine dealership, his extensive business background brings a unique flavor to his teaching. He founded and served as chairman of the Missouri State Marine Board, President of the Marine Dealers’ Association, Vice-President of a bank holding company, along with holding several directorships in various corporations.

Dr. Ollison's strongest areas of teaching are the blood of Jesus, faith, relationships, the Hebrew language, the Holy Spirit, the end times, and heaven. During ministry, he operates freely in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. His use of humor and his ability to make a theological concept simple makes it enjoyable and easy for everyone to understand. Countless testimonies have been received from people who say their lives have been changed after experiencing Dr. Ollison's unique ministry.

Dr. Ollison is a pastor, pilot, teacher, and author. His number one goal is to meet the needs of the people through the teaching of faith in God's Word. He and his wife, Loretta, have two children and six grandchildren.

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