A Vision That Transforms

June 6, 2005

Read: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

We all . . . are being transformed into the same image from glory to
glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. - 2 Corinthians 3:18

Bible In One Year: Proverbs 19-21

In one version of the mythical tale of King Arthur, the young king is
hiding in a tree, nervously awaiting his betrothed. After falling, he felt
he had to explain himself to the princess. So he recounted how he
mysteriously was able to pull a sword out of a stone, entitling him to be
king.

"That's how I became king," Arthur told her. "I never wanted to be. And
since I am, I have been ill at ease in my crown—until I dropped from the
tree and my eye beheld you. Then suddenly, for the first time, I felt I
was king. I was glad to be king. And most astonishing of all, I wanted to
be the wisest, most heroic, most splendid king who ever sat on any
throne." Simply gazing at his beloved brought about a change in character
and purpose.

As we reflect on our beloved, the Lord Jesus, we too experience a
transformation. Paul wrote, "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" (2 Corinthians
3:18).

By gazing at our Lord in the pages of Scripture, and by yielding to the
Holy Spirit, we become different people. We will want to become more like
Him. And our highest desire will be to please Him. —Dennis Fisher

Every day more like my Savior,
Every day my will resign,
Till at last Christ reigns supremely
In this grateful heart of mine. —Brandt

Only Jesus can transform your life.

From: JeanAustria@astec-power.com

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