Lord, Show Me Your Glory // Hosting His Presence // Pastor Ken Claytor // Alive Church

What if everything you've been chasing isn't what you actually need, and what you really need is the glory of God? In this powerful sermon titled “Lord, Show Me Your Glory”, we dive deep into Exodus 33:1–18 and uncover one of the most transformative prayers in Scripture. Moses didn’t just want blessings—he wanted God’s presence. And today, that same hunger is what separates ordinary believers from a generation marked by God’s power. This message reminds us that God is faithful to His promises. If He said it, He will do it. Even when we fall short, God is still committed to bringing us into the promise land—not because of our perfection, but because of His character. God is not a man that He should lie. His word stands firm forever. But there’s a deeper truth: the presence of God is everything. Without it, life becomes empty and distressing. Moses declared, “If You don’t go with us, we won’t go.” That must become our cry. Because it’s not success, talent, or strategy that sets us apart—it’s the presence of God. We are called to be part of a Joshua generation—a people with a different spirit, marked by obedience, humility, and a deep desire for God. This generation doesn’t just talk about God—they carry His presence. When people encounter you, they should sense something different… something holy. But before experiencing God’s glory, we must deal with pride. Pride blocks the move of God. Scripture tells us in James 4:6 that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. If we humble ourselves, God will lift us up. Repentance, surrender, and submission are essential to experiencing more of Him. So what is the glory of God? The glory of God is not just His presence—it is His presence multiplied and revealed. The Hebrew word “Kavod” means weight, heaviness, and significance. It’s the undeniable, tangible reality of who God is. It’s not just an idea or concept—it’s when God becomes unmistakably real. There is a difference between presence and glory: * Presen