August 24, 2026
Monday, August 24
Imagine that you know the world’s greatest chef. Every time you eat one of his meals, it’s literally the best thing you’ve ever eaten in your life. Then the next time you eat in his restaurant, it’s even better than the time before. You get to know this man, and you find out he’s not just insanely talented, he’s also incredibly generous and kind. So you say, “I have a friend who I want to bless. If I bring her here next week, will you cook something special for her?” He says, “Absolutely. It would be my privilege.” Then he asks you everything there is to know about your friend: Her likes and dislikes, where she’s traveled, what she most enjoys.
On the given day, you bring your friend to the restaurant, and the chef has closed the place down. Only you and your friend are permitted. He comes out in his apron, greets your friend, and says, “I’ve made a special meal just for you, based on everything I’ve learned about you. It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever made, and I can’t wait to share it with you.” And your friend replies, “Do you have any cheeseburgers? I kinda feel like a cheeseburger. Make it taste just like a Big Mac, actually.” You’re going to be angry with her, aren’t you? If you’re a single man, and she’s your girlfriend, that’s grounds for a breakup. At the same time, you’ll be sad. You’ll think, “You poor woman. You don’t realize what you’re giving up. You can have a cheeseburger anytime. But you’re missing something amazing.”
I believe, sadly, that most people miss out on the very best thing in life. It’s more than a meal. It’s more like a never-ending feast. I’m talking about the glory of God. Worse, I think even most Christians miss God’s glory. I’m not saying they aren’t truly saved. I am saying that it’s possible for a true child of God to live in His presence and never really experience His glory; to sit in His kitchen day after day loading up on the world’s Big Macs, and never experiencing the real feast.
(PS: I realize that analogy doesn’t work for those of you who love a Big Mac. Somebody obviously likes those wretched things, because they keep selling by the millions.)
The point is that seeing the glory of God is the point of life, and most people, including most Christians, never really realize that, because they settle for far, far less. This week, as we close out our long series on the book of Exodus, I want answer three questions: What is God’s glory? How do we seek it? And What happens to us when we do?
“Almighty God, you are the greatest thing in the universe, and knowing you is the best thing that has ever happened to me. This week, please show me the feast I am missing, so that I might truly enjoy you. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Conroe
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