More and Even More

     Moses came as close as anyone in the Old Testament to the presence of God. God hid Moses in the crevice of a rock and placed His hand over the crevice as His glory moved past. The closeness of the glory of God shone on Moses and he had to wear a veil in order for the Israelites to look at him!

     As Jesus died on the cross, the veil of the temple ripped in two. This enormously heavy veil enclosed the spot where the presence of God resided. It was called the “holy of holies.”  And here we are, in the days of God’s grace, beyond the cross and the resurrection. See the “more” of Christ in today’s verses. Paul wrote these words, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, about 30 years after the resurrection.

Even to this day when Moses is read a veil covers their hearts. But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.  2 Corinthians 3-15-18

     These are some life-transforming verses. Let them sink in. We are being transformed into Christ’s image with ever-increasing glory! From glory to glory, the more and even more of a relationship with Christ. James (Jesus’ half-brother) says the Word of God is like a mirror and as we read and meditate and learn from it, we become like that image.

     Reflect God’s glory. Let Him take over and transform your life as only He can. The veil has been lifted! It’s His work, not ours. Become that jar of clay. He can mold you into His work of art.

Dear Lord,

These Words are miraculous and awe-inspiring. Only you could take sin-filled man and fill them with something beautiful; Your Spirit. Let it be said of us that we are Yours.

Amen