But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 3:18
I read something yesterday about the Glory of God. I immediately thought of how God is changing me, how He’s making me over. How’s He doing this? Well, God’s making me a better neighbor, husband and father; He’s teaching me that He’s in control of my life; that He’s working all things for my good; He’s creating more compassion in me; that I can learn to trust Him all the time and that He’s totally removing fear and worry from my life. This is the perfect love that casts out fear (1 John 4:18).
The Glory of God involves replacing me with Him, and moving me from “worry to trust” is one of the beautiful ways He’s changing me into the same image of His dear Son.
I wrote this to remind myself of how truly tangible God’s Glory can be in our lives if we’re willing to let Him do His work of love in us. I want more and more of His wonderful “from Glory to Glory,” like the liberating fruit of the Spirit, operating in my life.
I absolutely love being changed into His image. Who wouldn’t want to have His image in their life when it brings so much love, compassion, joy, peace and rest to our lives?
God bless everyone,
Mark