LET THE GLORY OF GOD SHINE
Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Paul said that Moses covered his face because his face would eventually lose its shine, or the glory of God would fade, but we are not like Moses, who would have periodic encounters with God and experience His glory. We are always being transformed by the glory of God now that we are followers of Jesus.
“Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 3:17-18)
Moses was the only person that was able to ever speak to God as though he was meeting with God face to face.
“So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. And he would return to the camp, but his servant Joshua the son of Nun, a young man, did not depart from the tabernacle.” (Exodus 33:11)
Whenever Moses did this, his face would start to shine. He would come out of the tent meeting with his face shining and tell the Israelites what God had spoken to him. Then, he would cover his face.
“But whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with Him, he would take the veil off until he came out; and he would come out and speak to the children of Israel whatever he had been commanded. And whenever the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face shone, then Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with Him.” (Exodus 34:34-35)
Our lives should always be shiny, according to Paul. Do those with whom you are in constant contact notice a glow about you? This glow is obviously the glory of God because you are constantly encountering God throughout the day.
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” (James 1:22)
James says that God’s Word will bring about action in our lives. Let the glory of God shine from every area of your life.
Do people see God’s Glory in your life?
Heavenly Father, may the beauty of You be seen in me today. I want to shine for Your glory, letting others see Your work in my life. You have given me the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and direct me, and my fellowship with You will be a reflection of what others will see in my life. Thank You, Father. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Our Lives Should Always Be Shiny, According To Paul. This Glow Is The Glory Of God Because We Are Constantly Encountering God Throughout The Day.
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