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2 Corinthians 3:4–11
“Now if the ministry of death, chiseled in letters on stone tablets, came in glory so that the people of Israel could not gaze at Moses’ face because of the glory of his face, a glory now set aside, how much more will the ministry of the Spirit come in glory?” 2 Corinthians 3: 7-8
Glory, from the Latin word gloria meaning “fame,” is used to describe the manifestation of God’s presence as perceived by humans, according to the Abrahamic religions. It does not end there, but appears further in the New Testament where the word “glory” is used in a special way in connection with the ascension of Jesus Christ; it refers to the place where God’s glory is seen, that is, heaven.
There is a reason why God created man, and that is to manifest His power and glory on earth through His chosen disciples, whom He has given such authority and commands. God gave Moses the command to carve His laws on the stone tablets, and Moses immediately obeyed, God’s glory appeared when the laws were given. In verse 7, God’s glory shines on Moses’ face so that the people of Israel cannot even keep their eyes on him.
This passage tells us something about the way God reveals Himself, even to us today. God sometimes passes so near that you can feel His presence. You can know that He is there. But at the same time, there is a dimension to God that you and I will never be able to see or understand or comprehend with our finite, puny minds.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, as we fellowship together during this Lent season, let us focus our minds towards God’s mission in our lives and let His glory shine bright on us through the activity of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer:
God, let your glory shine on us so brightly and direct us to perform your work by your Holy Spirit. Help us, Lord, to obey you whenever you call us. Open our hearts to receive more grace through Christ Jesus. Amen.
Eunice Mesumbe
