Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
The Fullness of Glory
The radiance that emanated from Moses's face and heart was the result of his having seen only a little of the fullness of God's nature. Even so, when the Israelites saw the change in Moses's countenance, they knew he had had a supernatural experience. His sister, brother, and the others were frightened of even being in his presence because it carried the traces of God, (see Exodus 34:29-35).
Today, we have something far more glorious than even Moses had. We actually touch and handle God's glory. "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life" (1 John 1:1, NKJV).
John was saying here, "God revealed the fullness of his glory to us in Christ. We saw his glory embodied in a person, and we talked with him!"
Today, we not only see the fullness of the glory of God, but it also abides in us. His glory shines forth in our hearts: "For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ" (2 Corinthians 4:6).
Paul was saying here, "Jesus Christ, God in flesh, embodies all that God is. And since we know God is goodness, love, mercy, grace and long-suffering, we also can be assured that this is the nature of Christ. Since Jesus lives in our hearts, we know that the glory of God isn't merely out in the cosmos somewhere. No, the fullness of his glory is in us, through the presence of Christ."
"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men..." (Titus 2:11). Who is this grace? It is Jesus Christ, full of mercy, kindness, love. "...Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age." Paul was telling the church, "This grace that abides in you is the revelation of the goodness of Christ. And if you will abide in him, his revelation will instruct you in holy living." That revelation will transform more of you than just your face!
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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