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Topic: Beholding the glory of God
WEEK 28: (June 27th – Aug 2nd)
Release Date: July 28th
WEEKLY BIBLE READING:
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
[17]Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
[18]But we all, with open face beholding as in 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.
INTERPRETATION
The pursuit of the Christian life is not merely about doing good works or observing religious rituals; it is ultimately about beholding the glory of God. To behold God’s glory is to encounter His divine presence, beauty, holiness, and majesty in such a way that it transforms us from within. This is not a passive observation but an active, faith-filled gaze that changes everything about our lives.
In 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul writes, “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” This verse tells us that transformation comes by beholding. The more we look upon Christ, the more we become like Him. It is in the beholding that the Spirit does His sanctifying work in us.
Beholding the glory of God requires intentional focus and spiritual hunger. Many believers live distracted lives, consumed with the temporal. Yet Moses, even after encountering God at the burning bush, leading Israel through the Red Sea, and witnessing God’s power on Mount Sinai, still cried out in Exodus 33:18, “Please, show me Your glory.” This reveals a heart that longs for deeper intimacy with God — a heart that is never satisfied with surface encounters.
What is God’s glory? In simple terms, it is the full expression of His nature and attributes — His holiness, love, power, wisdom, mercy, and justice all revealed in splendor. It is the visible manifestation of His invisible essence. When Isaiah beheld the glory of God in the temple in Isaiah 6, he fell on his face, crying, “Woe is me, for I am undone!” (Isaiah 6:5). That moment of beholding exposed his sin, purified his lips, and set him on a prophetic mission.
Today, we behold the glory of God primarily in the person of Jesus Christ. John 1:14 says, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” To know Christ is to see the Father’s glory. As we immerse ourselves in His Word, worship in spirit and truth, and live in obedience to His will, we are continually drawn into greater revelation of His nature.
Yet beholding is not only for the mountaintop moments. God invites us to behold His glory even in trials. Paul declares in Romans 5:3–5 that suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope — and hope does not disappoint because “the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit.” In other words, even in the fire, we can see His face.
Let us then fix our gaze not on earthly distractions, but on the glory of our King. Hebrews 12:2 urges us to look unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. As we behold Him, we become radiant, just as Moses’ face shone after speaking with God (Exodus 34:29).
Beholding the glory of God is the highest calling and greatest privilege of the believer. It transforms us, sustains us, and prepares us for eternity — where we shall see Him face to face (1 Corinthians 13:12). May our hearts ever burn with the desire to see His glory.
PRAYER
Jehovah, Jesus Christ, Holy Michael.
Dear Father, we ask that you will remove from our hearts the veils hindering us from seeing the beauty of your Glory. Cause us to yearn for you all our days irrecoverably. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.