2 Corinthians 3:18, “And we all with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”
How has it looked like in your life, in being transformed to become more like Jesus? Did you notice the process of sanctification doesn’t come instantly? I have realized God’s perspective is not always mine, because I cannot see the whole picture clearly, compared to looking into a mirror and seeing my entire face looking back at me.
Spiritually, unbelievers have a veil over their heart, blocking them from seeing Jesus, their Messiah. I have four people from my work that I am praying for to come to accept the gospel; God’s free gift of salvation through His son Jesus Christ. I pray that the veil that separates them from seeing Jesus and His work for them will be lifted as they see God’s work in my life, and that I will not get in the way of that happening. I need to place my faith in God’s power to fight my battles when I disagree with internal office support within my job.
Every time we read God’s Word, we need to ask the question, how is what I am reading, changing my life for today? We should leave with our face radiant, changed from within, reflecting God’s glory on the outside because we have spent time with Jesus. Increasing in the glory of God’s love, peace, grace, joy, and righteousness should be the transforming result from solely drawing upon the Lord while having to endure the day to day muddy messes. I have to ask myself, as I look in the mirror, am I getting it? Am I growing in love for others? What about inward peace and joy? If I don’t feel joyful, what is getting in the way? Probably guilt, shame, frustration, and feelings of failure, and who is responsible for that havoc?
There are no magic words that will change us or our circumstances – only Jesus. “And so we are transfigured much like the Messiah, our lives gradually becoming brighter and more beautiful as God enters our lives, and we become like him.” 2 Cor. 3:18 MSG.
I am waiting with anticipation when I can say like David, “And I shall be satisfied, when I awake, in His likeness.” Psalm 17:15.
Listen to Jordan Feliz – Changed – YouTube. This song has been going through my mind this week and always puts a smile on my face. My feet can’t stay still listening to the music and lyrics of this song.