Encounter the Glory Magazine

The woman who rose from the dead. Dressing individuals may appear to be a straightforward task; however, it encompasses deeper meaning and significance. Providing clothing to multiple individuals without any expectation of reciprocity is a profound demonstration of generosity. ONLY WOMAN CALLED DISCIPLE Tabitha is an exceptional figure who exemplifies this quality, renowned for her selfless charitable actions throughout history. Her legacy of compassion and kindness continues to inspire and resonate across generations.  Tabitha is uniquely recognized as the only woman in the Bible to be called a disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ. Tabitha, was fondly known as Dorcas, the name Dorcas was of Greek origin and means "gazelle" or "deer." The gazelle symbolizes grace, beauty, and swiftness. She lived in the ancient port-city on the Mediterranean coast called Joppa, which is known today as Jaffa, a part of modern day Tel Aviv, in Israel.  The glorious story of Tabitha took...

The Wife of Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate’s wife, a woman whose name was not mentioned in the Bible but historically is believed to be known as Claudia Procula had no other information given about her except that she had a dream! Notwithstanding, her dream and the brief message that followed makes her the only person in the entire universe, according to biblical narrative to explicitly and publicly declare Jesus’ innocence. God showed her and she believed it so much she sent her husband, Pilate a disturbing simple but disturbing warning. Unlike the priests, the crowd, or her own wavering husband, her judgment was immediate and clear: This man Jesus is righteous. Now lets get into Scripture to see what was unfolding.  In the tense, pre-dawn hours of what would become history's most pivotal Friday, a powerful Roman woman wake up from a troubled sleep. While her husband, Pontius Pilate, was prepared to adjudicate another case, in restless Jerusalem, the mother of all cases, this wi...

A Garden of Grace, yes this is the place where faith and healing blooms and roots run deep. There is something sacred about a garden of plants. From the very first pages of Scripture, God placed humanity in a garden — a lush, living sanctuary of soil, seed, and fruit. In Eden, Adam and Eve walked with the Creator among trees that were "pleasing to the eye and good for food." There The Lord God was the Chief Gardener! And on the final page of the Bible, the story ends in a garden city, where the Tree of Life stands, bearing fruit for the healing of the nations. Plants and the Bible have always been intertwined. Vines, wheat, lilies, mustard seeds, fig trees, and olive branches . In every leaf that unfurls toward the sun, we see a whisper of resurrection. In every seed that dies to bring forth life, we see the gospel in miniature..... Figs specifically used to treat boils (Isaiah 38:21) Hyssop is used for purification (Psalm 51:7), Balm of Gilead for treating wounds (Jeremi...

Joseph of Arimathea was a wealthy, respected, and secret follower of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. A man who did what no one else dared to do, and ensured that even in death, Jesus was honored. In the shadow of the cross, when all hope seemed lost, the disciples had fled in fear, and a heavy sorrow weighed upon every follower of Christ: "How could this be?" I can imagine many of the followers asking one another, even big, remorseful Peter—the rock was nowhere to be found, perhaps watching from afar, or maybe not at all, since he least expected that the Savior would surrender so easily to be crucified, he was so consumed with sorrow. But to the glory of God, an unexpected figure emerged from the silence: Joseph of Arimathea. Though he had not publicly followed Jesus, he could not bear to see his Lord remain hanging on the cross. So he resolved to act courageously and asked Pontius Pilate for the body of Jesus. Here is the narration from the Scripture: “As evening approached, the...

The Blood of Jesus Christ is, without question, the blood of atonement for the sins of all humanity. Throughout history, people have argued about it—some accepting its power, others rejecting it, and many simply misunderstanding its purpose. Nonetheless, concerning those who argue against the precious Blood of Jesus, I am not inclined to be harsh with them. Their problem is not necessarily that they hate the Blood of Jesus; rather, their problem is that they do not know. They are completely ignorant of its power, its purpose, and the great love that caused it to be shed. The Blood of Jesus Christ is the Blood of God. It is not the blood of a mere prophet or a moral teacher; it is the sinless, eternal Blood of the Creator Himself, offered willingly for all mankind. In the Old Testament, God required that animals be sacrificed, and their blood offered to atone for the sins of the people. This system, however, was always intended to be temporary; it was a shadow pointing toward a greater...

It is no wonder that his great-grandson, King David, was called "a man after God's own heart." A closer look reveals that this profound title finds its roots in the faithful life of Boaz himself. The biblical testimony of this gentle, kind-hearted soul inspires nothing less than profound admiration and lasting commendation. At the center of the Book of Ruth, the exceptional book of biblical romance, stands a gentleman of substance, Boaz, a Bethlehemite of great spirit, whose obedience to God’s law and kindness toward a foreign widow fulfilled a sacred duty known as the kinsman-redeemer. Little did he know that his decision to marry Ruth would place him directly in the lineage of King David, making him a quiet architect of Israel’s royal future. Reduced to readers as the definitive model of covenant faithfulness. His first actions establish a pattern of righteous conduct, generous provision, and meticulous adherence to God's law, visibly demonstrating the Lord's ow...