Ever-increasing Glory

 

     Man cannot look upon the full glory of God and live. Moses had to wear a veil over his face after his close encounter with God on Mount Sinai We talked about the mammoth veil covering the Holy of Holies where the presence of God was held in Israel’s temple. That veil was torn from top to bottom as Jesus died on the cross.

     Our separation from God was removed by the blood of Christ as He took our sin upon Himself on the cross. The Lamb of God, the King of Kings, the word of God  lived among us. (John 1) We picture Jesus as He was when he lived on earth for those 33 years. He now sits at the right hand of the Father in full glory. One day we will see Him face to face as Messiah, the Christ.

     In the meantime, the veil has been removed!  Jesus now resides in a new temple, in our hearts, the Holy Spirit within us! Imagine that. Here are more New Testament verses explaining the significance of the veil.

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 every-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.  2 Corinthians 3:15-18

     I simply love these verses. Our hearts are no longer veiled. We know the truth of Jesus and His Holy Spirit will continually change us into the image of Christ!.We will be filled with ever-increasing glory as He transforms us day by day. I believe that. As we continue to read the word of God, pray to the one now sitting in glory and listen to the guiding of the Holy Spirit.

     Look up with that unveiled face today and radiate with the glory of God!

Dear Jesus,

We thank you for removing the veil from our hearts. We won’t see Your full glory until we are in heaven, but each day fill us a little bit more with Your light.

Amen