Saturday, May 16, 2026

Scripture

“And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18

Reflections

Transformation is real.

Once the Spirit of Jesus Christ becomes a part of a person’s life, God does something beautiful.  The more one follows Christ and his ways, the more one becomes like him.  A person who may have been filled with hatred and fear is gradually transformed into a person of love and boldness.

Moses spent time with the Lord on Mt. Sinai.  The experience was so powerful that his face shined with the glory of the Lord.  Over time, that brightness faded.  Our experience with Christ is even more powerful.  We spend time in the word learning God’s ways.  We spend time with his people, seeing what it is like to live in his ways.  God becomes a part of our lives.  Instead of a glow that eventually fades, our lives become more and more like Jesus.  We do not become perfect but the presence of God in our lives becomes more and more powerful.

This is not a self-improvement plan, something we try to do for ourselves.  It is what the Spirit of Jesus Christ accomplishes in us.  The glory of the Lord then shines through us!

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for accomplishing your wonders through me.  I invite your Spirit to continue to be at work through me this day.  Keep me close to your word and your people.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18