In Genesis 1:2 God said..."Let there be light: and there was light." This light appeared before the sun, moon, and stars. The light of God's presence was upon the world and continued to appear in different ways... as a light, fire, cloud, or a combination of these.

In Ezekiel 11 the Glory of God departed from the nation of Israel. The Temple was later destroyed, and the world had to wait in silence for the Glory to return.

Then in God's perfect timing in the city of Nazareth the glory returned in a new form. The Word became became flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14)