2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end. But their minds were hardened. For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts. But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
What happens when we allow the Good News of Jesus Christ penetrate our hard hearts and trust in Him? A whole series of events: the veil that separates us from God is removed; there is a freedom to live life the way we are supposed to do; this transformation process begins that changes us from self-focused sinners to followers of Christ, becoming more like Him. And we have a confident hope of spending eternity with God. All this, only through Christ and what He has done for us on the cross, what He is doing for us now as our intercessor, and what He is going to do when He returns.
No comments:
Post a Comment