How can believers reflect God's glory in daily life, as suggested here? The Greater Glory Now Available “Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory…” (2 Corinthians 3:7). • The old covenant carried real, visible glory. • The new covenant, sealed by Christ’s blood, carries a fuller, enduring glory that believers can actually share (see 2 Corinthians 3:8–11). • Because Scripture is accurate and literal, this is not a metaphor only; God truly desires His glory to be seen in ordinary lives. Seeing the Pattern: Moses and Us • Moses reflected glory after meeting God on the mountain (Exodus 34:29–35). • We meet God through the unveiled face of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18). • As Moses’ face shone from exposure to God’s presence, our character and conduct shine from continual exposure to Christ. Daily Practices That Let His Glory Shine Abide in Christ • Stay in the Word (John 15:7). • Keep a running conversation with the Lord throughout the day (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Walk by the Spirit • Yield moment-by-moment to the Spirit’s prompting (Galatians 5:16). • Expect the Spirit’s fruit to appear: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Live the Beatitudes Out Loud • Show mercy, pursue purity, make peace (Matthew 5:3-10). • This counter-cultural lifestyle draws attention to God, not self. Serve With Visible Good Works • “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). • Ordinary tasks—changing diapers, writing reports, mowing a neighbor’s lawn—become platforms for glory when done “in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17). Speak Words That Build Up • Refuse grumbling and arguing (Philippians 2:14-15). • Offer speech “always with grace” (Colossians 4:6). Practice Joyful Worship • Sing praise in private and public settings (Psalm 34:1). • Gratitude turns daily routines into altars (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Guarding What Dulls the Shine • Unconfessed sin veils the heart (Psalm 66:18; 1 John 1:9). • Distractions—media overload, unchecked busyness—pull attention from Christ (Hebrews 12:2). • Pride steals glory meant for God (Isaiah 42:8). Cultivate humility by remembering salvation is by grace alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). Encouragement From Other Passages • 2 Corinthians 4:6—God “made His light shine in our hearts” so we can give it away. • Romans 12:1-2—Present bodies as living sacrifices; transformation reveals God’s will. • Philippians 2:15—Shine like stars in a warped generation. Summary: A Life Like a Mirror Keep your face turned toward Jesus, and His brightness naturally reflects outward. By abiding, obeying, serving, speaking life-giving words, and guarding against sin and pride, believers carry the greater, lasting glory of the new covenant into every hallway, highway, and home they enter. |
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