A Bible scholar who has experienced the presence and glory of God firsthand, Kim Thompson shares her investigation and revelations with her readers. She asks, "What does glory symbolize? The glory symbolizes visually in crowns. Sometimes with rays of light streaming in all directions, like a diamond. The bright light isn't the glory itself. The light tells you about the glory, the vastness dignity and power. The honor of the person is symbolized by the bright light. "Why is glory so important to God? God's glory is what drives the universe; it is why everything exists. Glory describes all the things God is full of - His wisdom, love, creativity, beauty, strength, compassion, all the things that make him divine nature and wonderful."