“We, who with unveiled
faces all 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
Cor. 3:18.
There is definitely truth that pregnant women have a certain
radiance and glow the further along they get in their pregnancy. I read that as a woman’s body changes and the
baby develops, there is an increased volume of blood being distributed that
leads to a soft pinkish skin color.
I couldn’t help
but to compare this to our increasing faith as we go more deeply with the Lord. We are born into sinful flesh before we even
know what sin looks like. Not only are
we infants in body, but we are spiritual infants. As we grow into our physical maturity there
is a call on our lives to grow into our spiritual maturity. It is who we were created to be...unified and
established in God’s love. When we
commit our lives to pursuing the love of Christ we ask Him to take up residence
in our hearts. It is that decision that
allows the blood He shed to cleanse our sins.
As Christ increases in us we reflect His goodness, His love and
kindness. This ever-increasing transformation
will not be an unintentional process, but one targeted by our desire to change
from the inside out. This transformation
will happen when we give Him full room to expand within us. ‘A life
that glorifies God is not something we suddenly attain. As we spend time in God’s presence, His glory
both transforms us and radiates from us.’ Living Free, p. 65.
How can we ensure
that His glory is increasing within us?
When we recognize God’s activity in our lives and allow Him to work
things in His own timing and manner.
Also, when others recognize God through us and our lives reflect His
character in us. When we are walking
actively with Spirit we take on His reflection and glow with the fruit of the
Spirit.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." Galatians 5:22-23.
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