He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high...
Hebrews 1:3 (ESV)
On the Mount of Transfiguration Jesus had a conversation with Moses and Elijah. God the Father once and for all declared that those two Old Testament prophets were submissive to the greatest prophet: "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him" (Matthew 17:5). Moses was good, but Jesus is better!
The apostle Paul says, "For if the ministry of condemnation had glory, the ministry of righteousness exceeds much more in glory." (2 Cor 3:9 NKJV) "We all, with unveiled face, beholding as in the 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 Cor 3:18 NKJV)
Abba Father, thank You for the ministry of the new covenant and the ministry of the Spirit through our faith in Jesus Christ. We are privileged to be chosen to partake of Your glory. Let us hold firmly to the confession of our hope without wavering. In Jesus' most precious name, Amen.
Janice Ho
