The Spirit of the Lord

Sunday, August 14, 2016 (6:14 a.m.)

Blessed God,

Thank You

(7:09 a.m.)

Wow! Really. Thank You!

2 Corinthians 3:17. Worldwide English (New Testament), “Now the Lord is the Spirit. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, people are set free.” Mm. Yes. Set free.

Thank You Father. Thank You that our freedom truly is found in You!

Illustrated Bible Handbook tells of this section of Scripture (vs. 7-18), “Paul says that Christians, 'not like Moses,' can remove the veils that hide us from others. We do so because we know that God's Spirit is at work within us, and 'we are being transformed into His likeness with ever increasing splendor, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit' (18).”

I read these Truths and once again become excited. Agog. With You!

You know us. Every single thing there is to know. And still You love us.

“The point is that transparency, an honest sharing of our lives with others, is the best way to 'reflect the Lord's glory' (18).” Wow! Yes!

“Others will not see Jesus in our facades of perfection. It is the process of transformation that witnesses to the Lord.” What joy there is to consider You being glorified through my imperfections.

Oh most dear and holy God, come be the most important part of our day. You, I long to glorify. It is Your Spirit I invite into our hearts, souls, minds and strength. Into our home and into our neighborhood. Teach us to rely on and fully utilize Your presence within us.

Completely encompass us with Your Spirit that we would truly be transformed into Your likeness. I love You. And I ask to serve You well this day. Thank You. I love You. Amen.

(284 words ~ 7:43 a.m.)