New covenant
I was thrilled again this morning to read 2 Corinthians
3:11,16,17,18. The surpassing glory of the new covenant brings freedom,
boldness, enlightenment and transformation.
For those who are living under the control of law, living by
the principle of good works to please God, living primarily in the light of
Moses – ponder these scriptures written by the apostle who was once a champion
for Moses law, then transformed by faith in Jesus Christ the Son of God.
Verse 11 Glory is
usually an expression of the attributes and activity of God. The brilliance of
God is so much clearer in the new covenant in Christ ( read John 17 ).
Verse 16 The old system gave hope “IF” – a very big “if” – if it was obeyed, if the rituals were carried out.
Verse 17 Now by the out poured Holy Spirit, freedom from the
very big “IF” is granted by the mercy and grace
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Verse 18 The veil of
obscurity is removed though faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and as He reflected,
and continues eternally to reflect the glory of God, so as we are led by the
Spirit, we too can be transformed to reflect His glory!
2 Corinthians 4:6 ‘This
is the brightness of the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.”
The hymn puts it well
‘Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace’
John McKee
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