Administrating the Glory

"The administration of the Law which was engraved in stone . . . was so magnificent that the Israelites were unable to look unflinchingly at Moses’ face, for it was alight with heavenly splendor. Now if the old administration held such heavenly, even though transitory, splendor, can we not see what a much more glorious thing is the new administration of the Spirit of life?" (2 Corinthians 3:7–9, Phillips).

Moses had a marvelous encounter on the mountain. However, he didn’t make it an end in itself. He understood that revelation demands responsibility, and what is encountered in God’s presence must be stewarded. Glory, if left on the mountain, evaporates. But when it is mediated, it becomes movement.

Here are four practical ways Moses translated his God encounters into lasting, communal transformation:

1. Developing Leaders — Exodus 18:25–26.

“Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders of the people.”

After meeting with God, Moses did not retreat into spiritual isolation or consolidate authority around himself. Instead, he multiplied leadership. He empowered others to carry responsibility, render judgment, and shepherd the people.

True revival does not produce celebrities—it produces carriers. Glory presses us into the unglamorous work of equipping others, sharing authority, and trusting God to work through imperfect people. Every sustained move of God must be supported by leaders who can carry its weight long after the initial encounter fades.

2. Raising an Offering — Exodus 25:1–7.

“The Lord said to Moses, ‘Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering . . . from everyone whose heart prompts them to give.’”

The vision Moses received on the mountain required tangible investment. Heavenly revelation demanded human response. The glory did not “fund itself.”

Moses moved from encounter to stewardship, inviting the people to give toward what God was building. Glory-carriers cannot be afraid to make the ask. Vision must become visible, and visibility requires participation. When hearts are stirred by God, generosity becomes worship—not obligation.

3. Building Facilities — Exodus 25:9.

“Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you.”

Moses didn’t just experience God’s presence, he created space for the glory to dwell. He replicated the heavenly blueprint and constructed an earthly environment where the splendor of the Lord could remain.

Revivals always reshape environments. They alter physical spaces, spiritual rhythms, and communal culture. God entrusts fiery men and women with blueprints—not just for moments of encounter, but for sustained atmospheres where his presence can abide and be encountered again and again.

4. Mobilizing the People — Numbers 2:1–34.

“The Israelites are to camp around the tent of meeting . . . each under their banner.”

Finally, Moses translated these glory experiences into an expression of divine order. He received prophetic insight on how the twelve tribes of Israel were to be positioned, aligned, and mobilized for ongoing movement. They now had a marching order.

The presence of God was not chaotic or random. His glory produced clarity and direction. Passion was organized into purpose. True revival always mobilizes people. It doesn’t leave them gathered in awe; it sends them forward in alignment, identity, and mission.

In Moses, we see a vital pattern: Encounter → Stewardship → Structure → Movement.

Glory that is not mediated becomes memory. Glory that is stewarded becomes legacy.