NATURE OF GOD
2 Corinthians 3:18 ,
“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. “
“Rise and shine ” We ask this with the authority we have been given by the Lord to us so that it should be fulfilled. God ‘s greatest planning for those who believe Him is that they should become like His son Jesus.
Whatever happens in the life of believers happens for their good. (Romans 8:28-29).Pain,agony,sufferings etc.It is only through all these experiences our God shows His goodness in our lives and we are transformed bit by bit growing to the full measure of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-13).
To grow in the image of Christ, to grow to spiritual perfection, to grow in the fullness of Christ and God is the work of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit does this work everyday. The resplendent form of Jesus emerges piece by piece .We are already hewn from the rock (Isaiah 5:1).The work of shaping up has begun.It is many times slow and painful but God is a craftsman.He never commits any mistake. Our job is to only surrender ourselves in His mighty hands. We should never lose patience. May be our beginning is slow ,may be rocky but the end will be glorious. “The God who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ “.(Phil 1:6).
Prayer: My Father in heaven, it's my humble request that you transform me into the image of Christ from one degree of glory to another. May Your name be glorified through me in Jesus name I ask. Amen.
Sol. Malkeet, AOJ