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).
Our opening verse describes the glory that comes from the Word of God.
This glory is in the realm of the spirit; the realm we were born into as
Christians. It’s the same realm that Jesus passed into after His resurrection;
it’s a real place and we live there now. It’s a realm of glory and through
meditation on the Word, we’re catapulted to that realm; the Word of God
delivers that glory to us, and brings us into the glory.
As we look into the mirror of God, which is the Word, we’re “transfigured”
into the same image of God’s glory that we see in the Word. The more you look,
the more you’re changed. How do you look into the Word? It’s not by leafing
through the pages of the Bible as you would a newspaper; it’s through intense
study and meditation. Through meditation, the Word takes root in your spirit,
and becomes one with your spirit; it creates a picture in your mind: the image
of God’s glory. Thus, it matters what you see, when you “look” into the mirror
of God.
For example, the Word says you’re the righteousness of God in Christ
Jesus; let that be what you see. See yourself as the justified one; the one
who’s been declared “not guilty!” 1 Corinthians 6:11 says, “... but ye are
washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord
Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” See yourself as such!
Keep talking the Word, regardless of circumstances. The Word in your
mouth will grow mightily and prevail over adversities. That’s the glory of the
Word. As you meditate on the Word and speak it forth, you transcend to the
realm of glory, where you view life from the mountain top, seeing only
possibilities.
Remember, you’re triumphant in Christ Jesus; you’ve already overcome all
things; the whole world is yours. Stay your mind on these realities from God’s
Word. See yourself in health, wealth and prosperity. Halleluiah!
PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank you for the glory in your Word, which is
evident in my life. I’m making progress in life, and winning every day. I have
the mind-set of a champion, and the wisdom of God mantles my heart, evident in
the excellence of my words and actions today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of
thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest
observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt
make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than
any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit,
and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of
the heart.
James 1:23-25 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is
like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth
himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he
was. 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth
therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man
shall be blessed in his deed.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 7:36-50 Joshua 1-2
2 YEAR BIBLE READING
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