Man is a spirit
being and not a physical body. Many, however, have put a premium on their
outward appearance; they go through rigorous exercises and dietary plans; some
even go through severe surgical procedures to maintain or enhance their
physical looks. “When Moses came down from Mount Sinai carrying the two Tablets
of The Testimony, he didn’t know that the skin of his face glowed because he
had been speaking with God” Exodus 34:29.
But you see, don’t
be carried away by all the praise you might receive for your outward
appearance. The truth is, there’s no glory like that of your spirit. That
should be your dream: beautifying your human spirit!
1 Peter 1:23 says,
“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word
of God, which liveth and abideth forever.” Thus, you’re born of the Word, and
contemplating the word should be a priority. When you study the word or receive
its ministry in teaching or preaching, it glorifies or beautifies your spirit.
You’re strengthened, energized and invigorated for greater works.
Moses had an
experience recorded in Exodus 34.he had spent so much time (forty days and forty
nights) with God on Mount Sinai, receiving the Ten Commandments. When he came
down from the mountain, his face radiated the glory of god, such that everyone
who saw him couldn’t look at him.
Moses had to wear a
veil to shroud the glory that had rubbed off on him (Exodus 34:29-33). That’s
the effect of deep contemplation and meditation on the Word. 2 Corinthians 3:18
says, “But we all, with open face beholding as a glass the glory of the Lord,
are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of
the Lord.”
The Word of God is
where the glory is, and the New Covenant is far more glorious. As you receive
the Word, at your quiet time, devotion, or church services, the intensity of
the glory in your life is increased; you’re enraptured, beautified, and
enveloped by His glory.
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