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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.
– 2 Corinthians 3:18
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Have you ever thought about the
fact that man is the only creature God created who has to wear clothing
to cover himself? All the other creatures grow their own coverings.
Some grow fur, some feathers, others scales or leathery hide. But all
are clothed from the inside out!
Most people don’t realize it, but
in the beginning, man was clothed that way too. He was made in the
image of God. And, if you’ll look in Ezekiel 8:2, you’ll find that God
is clothed in fire from the loins up and from the loins down. That fire
is His glory emanating outward from His innermost being.
When man
was first created, he was like that too. He was covered with the very
glory of God. It radiated from his inner being outward. That’s why he
had no sense of nakedness until after he sinned and the glory departed
from him.
It was a tragic day when man lost that glorious
covering. But I want you to know something today. It’s not lost forever.
The Word of God says we can gain it back.
You see, when you put
your faith in the blood of Jesus and were born again, the glory of God
once again took up residence in you. It may be well-hidden right now,
but believe me, it’s in there.
And the Bible says that as you gaze
into the Lord’s face by studying the Word and fellowshiping with Him,
as you renew your mind to understand who you are in Christ, you’ll be
changed into His image on the outside as well. As you learn to hear His
voice and obey it, you’ll start giving outward expression of the glory
within you. Little by little, you’ll be turned inside out!
Instead
of simply staring into your closet every morning, spend some time
gazing at Jesus and beholding His Word. Let Him clothe you in His
radiant presence. Once His glory starts shining through, anything you
wear will look beautiful on you.
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