This is the beginning of a new series called Growing in God's Glory. It will cover Ephesians, Colossians, and the books of Peter. Heaven's purpose for Earth is that it be filled with God's Glory. The glory of God is contained in earthen vessels in those who believe, accept, and faithfully obey the call.
Just as their are naturally different stages of growth so there are spiritually. As we grow in our relationship with Christ we have more of His glory. We initially begin just as babies, self focused, we love just being in His presence and feeding on His Word. This is the stage of restoration, where we return to our original purpose, fellowship with God. The second phase is youth, this is a time where we discover our identity, letting go of who we were separate from God to who we now are in Christ Jesus. It is a time of being inspired through the inner work of the Holy Spirit. The third stage is adulthood, now that we have discovered our identity and capabilities in Christ we now use it to serve mankind with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, manifesting the Glory of God.
As I stated in my last blog what is going to change our world is not changed laws or new leaders it is the light of Jesus Christ dispelling darkness through the Glory of God in our lives. Let us have the desire to grow up, no longer behaving as spiritual babes but mature sons and daughters of God, His instruments to eradicate such evil as human trafficking, extreme poverty, terrorism, etc. When hearts change, laws and leaders will change with it.
We must build up our spirit by more and more time in worship, prayer and the reading of God's Word. Let us take a vow to increase our spiritual intake. Less World, More Word!
So I hope you are as excited as I am to begin this new journey. I desire for myself and those that read these devotions, significant spiritual growth personally and territorially where God's Glory completely shifts the atmosphere both within our homes and communities.
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