And we, who with unveiled faces all [contemplate and] reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. — 2 Corinthians 3:18
Thoughts on Today’s Verse…. “Transformed … with ever-increasing glory.” In other words, it’s an ongoing process. The beauty of this truth is that with the continual help of the Holy Spirit, we’re going to arrive at our goal — the Spirit is transforming us to become more and more like Jesus!
The message is that we must not give up on our journey. We must keep looking to Jesus and reflecting his character, his compassion, his love, and his holiness, while we trust that the Holy Spirit is doing God’s work in us, making us more and more like Jesus each day.
My Prayer
Father, please forgive me for the times when I’ve let my faith grow complacent, and I’ve lost my focus on Jesus. Please bless me as I try to be more intentional in my plans, especially my spiritual maturity. Please make me more like Jesus each day. I offer myself to you that I might become more JESUS shaped. In his name, I pray. Amen.
”You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible. ” Matthew 17:20
Fear: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
There is an effective way to drive out fear; and it is Faith.Faith is a divine force and power. Our dear Lord created the whole universe by faith. When He came down to earth as the Son, all His mighty deeds were done on the basis of faith.
Jesus said, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes” (Mark 9:23). “If you would believe you would see the glory of God?” (John 11:40).
Once Lord Jesus got into a boat with His disciples. And He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side of the lake.” And they launched out. But as they sailed He fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and the disciples were terrified.
And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm”
“But He said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they were afraid, and marvelled, saying to one another, “Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!” (Luke 8:22-25).
You need to have faith to overcome fear. “Whoever believes will not act hastily” (Isaiah 28:16). A person who has the faith, will be strong; stand against all fearful situations; and be victorious.
Fear is a not from God.It is the enemy’s dart of lie and game.On the other hand Faith is from God and The Lord Himself stands in control.For example, when the Lord stands as light; satan stands as darkness. But when light arises, the darkness is banished. When the Sun of Righteousness arises, all the forces of darkness will vanish like the mist at sunrise.
The commandment, “Do not be afraid; only believe”, is seen in many places of the Scripture (Mark 5:36, Luke 8:50). If a person is strong in faith, he will have powerful victory over all the spirits of fear. So The Lord is asking,in times of trials,hardships and tests,Where is your Faith?As a child of God, let’s exercise Faith over fear and be an overcomer,marching forward in victory that’s In Christ.
Prayer and Meditation:
“And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive” (Matthew 21:22)
Heavenly Father we thankyou for Faith the unseen substance that we can believe and hope cause it is from you.Help us to develop our little faith to great faith and experience the impossible in our lives for your Glory.In Jesus Name,Amen
