Kumamon [1] is a cartoon character of a rosy-cheeked brown bear designated as the official mascot of the Kumamoto prefecture in Japan.
Kumamon was designed by the Kumamoto government and unveiled to the public on March 12th, 2010 in an effort to promote tourism in the region.
In November 2011, Kumamon was voted the most popular mascot in Japan with more than 287,000 votes in an online poll for the annual Yuru-Kyara Grand Prix.
On December 24th, 2011, FunnyJunk [16] user gedmpbass submitted a two-panel comic of Kumamon standing in front of a bonfire and the caption “Why? For the Glory of Satan of course!” In January 2012, the same image was reposted to Tumblr [17] and eBaum’s World [18], although they didn't receive much attention until it was submitted to the /r/WTF [19] subreddit on February 13th, 2012.
[2] The Hebrew word translated glory in relation to God’s manifested Presence, is kabod (Strong’s H3519), which means glory, honor and abundance. It is used of God’s Presence, and also of wealth and of reputation.
The glory released upon us, and conveyed through us to others, can only return one place—to God Himself, in praise, in renown and in worship. David wrote, ‘Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.
When Isaiah was confronted with the glory of God upon His Throne, he became instantly aware of his sin. The man cried out, ‘woe is me, for I am ruined!’ (Isaiah 6:5).
The Greek word translated glory is doxa (Strong’s 1391). It similarly means glory, and honor, reputation and is used of Heavenly brightness. [3] Strong’s G5321, phanerosis. This Greek word translated manifestation, means ‘exhibition’ and comes from a word meaning to make manifest, to appear.
We pursue God’s glory because He is worthy of glory! And so we see the three Biblical directions of glory: 1. Downwards: God’s glory upon us, in the Person of the Holy Spirit. 2. Outwards: God’s glory being revealed in and through us to others. 3. Upwards: Glory being returned to God.
John saw the resurrected Christ in the fullness of His glory. He wrote, ‘His eyes were a flame of fire’ and ‘His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength’ (Rev 1:15, 16) And John ‘fell at His feet as dead’.
When you operate in the gifts and ministry of the Spirit, you are revealing God’s glory. Glory results in miracles, signs and wonders; in healing and deliverance—which in turn bring glory to God. (Luke 5:25-26) 6. Because His Glory is Your Destination.