Isaiah 60:1–3, John 17:22

• “Arise” — a call to wake up from the slumber of sin.

• “Shine” — the act of reflecting what has been received.

• “Risen upon you” — God makes His invisible goodness and glory visible through our lives.

Meaning of Glory

• Hebrew (Kabod): heavy, weighty.

• Greek (Doxa): brilliance, radiant light, splendor.

• John 8:12; Isaiah 60:19 — God Himself is our glory.

To be a carrier of glory is to host God in your life and manifest Him in your generation. Glory carriers are accompanied by miracles, signs, and wonders.

WHAT IS TAKES TO CARRY GOD’S GLORY

1. Intimacy with God (Exodus 34:29–30; John 15:4–5)Seek God’s face more than His hand.True intimacy transforms and radiates His presence.

2. Hunger for God (Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 55:1)A deep appetite for the things of God.Hunger and thirst are spiritual currencies to receive from Him.

3. Contrite & Broken Heart (Psalm 51:17)A repentant, humble heart.Valuing relationship with God above ego.

4. Life of Purity (Psalm 24:3–4; 2 Timothy 2:19–21; Psalm 119:9)Purity is inward cleansing of heart and mind. Purity positions believers to ascend into God’s presence.

5. Dying to Self (Luke 9:23–24; Galatians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 15:31)Surrendering personal desires and sinful nature.Prioritizing God’s will and following Christ.

HINDRANCES TO CARRY GOD’S GLORY

1. Disobedience (1 Samuel 15:3, 9, 14, 22)Obedience is better than sacrifice.

2. Anger (Exodus 32:19; Numbers 20:10–11; Psalm 106:33; Ephesians 4:26)Anger can rob believers of destiny.Do not let provocation overcome you.

3. Compromise (1 Samuel 2:22–17) Eli and his sons compromised holiness, losing glory.

4. Offenses (Matthew 11:2–6, 11) Offense blocks destiny.Some believers even feel offended by God when they fail to understand their identity in Christ.

5. Pride (James 4:6) God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.

STEPS OF RESTORING GOD’S GLORY

1. Ownership Without Excuses (Genesis 3:11–13; 2 Samuel 12:13) Admit faults without shifting blame.

2. Sincere Repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10; Acts 3:19; Proverbs 28:13) Godly sorrow expresses deep regret for hurting God, not just fear of punishment.

3. Pleading for God’s Mercies (Lamentations 3:22–23; Exodus 33:19) Mercy renews daily and restores glory.