Rhapsody of Realities 22 May
Scripture: For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6).
The opening verse is an extraordinary description of something scientifically impossible. Notice the verse isn’t saying that God commanded the light to shine into the darkness; that would have been wonderful because the question then would be, “Where did the light come from?” Then we’d say, “It came from God; He shone into the darkness.”
But this time, God didn’t shine the light into the darkness; rather, He commanded the light to shine forth from it. So, the light came out of darkness! This is the same God that has shined in our hearts—to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Remember, there was the glory of God in the old tabernacle, in the days of Moses. That glory, the Bible says, faded away. But the one from Jesus Christ is eternal glory, excellent glory. That’s the glory that resides in you today: “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels. That the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us” (2 Corinthians 4:7).
Read yesterday’s Rhapsody of Realities here
Every day, declare that you’re a carrier of God’s divine presence, a bearer of His glory. Your life isn’t empty; there’s a treasure of power, love, light and divine perfection in you. The excellence of His power permeates through you, causing everything you do to prosper. Glory to God!
PRAYER: The glory of God that’s within me beams forth from my spirit with overwhelming intensity. My life is the expression of God’s grace, strength, perfection, beauty, and righteousness. The excellence and virtues of divinity are manifested in and through me in ever-increasing splendour! I’m continually transfigured from glory to glory, by the Spirit, as I study and meditate on the Word. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY:
2 Corinthians 3:7-11 Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, transitory though it was, 8 will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? 9 If the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness!10 For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory. 11 And if what was transitory came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts!
2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 10:22-42 & 2 Kings 8-9
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 1 Corinthians 11:20-29 & Proverbs 18
Thank you for studying today’s Rhapsody of Realities – His External Glory in Us – written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
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Rhapsody of Realities 22 May 2022
This post beautifully captures the essence of experiencing God’s glory in our lives. The insights on how His glory manifests through us are truly empowering. It’s a reminder to reflect His light in everything we do! Thank you for sharing such uplifting content!
This post beautifully captures the essence of how His glory reflects in us. It’s a powerful reminder that we are vessels of His greatness. Thank you for sharing such uplifting insights!