Unveiled glory

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness, 2 Corinthians 3.12

Did you ever purchase an item only to find that after awhile, it had become obsolete and had no value? When you went to buy a new one, it had been replaced with a better version of the old one.

Moses was given the old law which included the ten commandments written on stone tablets. God spoke directly with Moses. After he returned to camp, his face shone. He would tell the people what God had directed. After he finished speaking, he would use a veil to cover his face. After a time, the shine of his skin began to fade. That ministry came with a glory that was reflected on the face of Moses, Exodus 34.29-35.

Today, the new covenant has replaced the old law due to Christ’s death on the cross. Paul told the Corinthians that what replaced the old law had a tremendously greater glory, 2 Corinthians 3.10.

All who have turned to the Lord through obedience reflect the glory of the Lord. They are being transformed into the image of the Lord. This occurs by the renewing of their minds through the word of God, Romans 12.2. In this way, they may discern what is good and well-pleasing to Him. Because of their hope, they can behave with boldness. Unlike Moses who wore a veil over his face, they can reflect God’s glory to a lost world.

Vicki Matheny

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