Exploring the Names of God: Melekh Hakkovod

Inspiration MinistriesBy Inspiration Ministries2 Minutes

Melekh Hakkovod captures the full essence of God as the King of Glory – His worth, majesty, and power. He is the substance of true glory and its only source.

All around us are fragmented glimpses of His matchless beauty: newborn babies, roaring waves, watercolor sunrises, children laughing, puppies playing, bolts of lightning. The world is awash in miraculous beauties and terrifying displays of power, yet all are but a sliver of God’s splendor.

Seeing the King of Glory isn’t a common experience. It requires a heart of worship that recognizes His incalculable value and His unfailing love. The psalmist describes such a person as one with clean hands and pure heart who does not trust in idols or a false god (Psalm 24).

Moses was such a man. But it was only after facing Pharoah, witnessing miracles, leading whiny rebels, receiving the covenant, and building the tabernacle that he ventured to plead, “Show me your glory.” Though Melekh Hakkovod graciously replied, “I will make all my goodness pass before you,” Moses still needed protection when God’s glory passed by (Exodus 33:18-22).

Pressing in to know God as Melekh Hakkovod is for the faith filled, humble, courageous, and mature. It will change you, bringing clarity and discernment in a world where what is unseen created all that is seen (Hebrews 11:3).  Knowing God as the King of Glory reveals the mind-boggling, awe-inspiring realities of God’s true nature!

Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts,
He is the King of glory (Psalm 24:10).

Let’s close with one more stunning truth. God took all of His greatness and placed it in the womb of a teenage girl. The King of Glory put on a cloak of humanity, so He could die for those who had turned their backs on Him. May we all celebrate Him with great thanksgiving and joy this Christmas!