PASTORS' DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Apr
03
03
from gory to GLORY!
Rod Shimabukuro
Scripture
[14]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. 2 Corinthians 3:14
Observation
Like the Jews, who’s minds and hearts are hardened - so we must rely on Jesus to remove the veil over our spiritual eyes and hearts. Paul contrasts the letter of the law and the Spirit, the tablet of stone and heart, condemnation and righteousness, the letter that kills and the Spirit of life. the old covenant - Moses glory and the new covenant of the Lord’s glory.
Application
Seeing all the opposing contrasts just in this chapter alone, leads me to thank God for His love for me and work of the Spirit in my life. I’m also convicted to crave the glory of the Lord, the work of His Spirit of freedom in my heart and life. I’m encouraged that He is transforming me into HIs image, from glory to glory. I feel like He took me form GORY to GLORY! Than you JESUS!
Prayer
Dear Jesus,I cannot thank You enough for Your gracious, kind, loving work in my life. Thank you for helping me to believe You through the difficult mind challenges I’m having. I’m realizing the I must continue to persevere in mind, taking thoughts captive into the obedience of the Spirit. Your SPirit is changing me form glory to glory! Thank YOU!!!!