Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory

Posted by Dave Stone

2 Corinthians 3:7-4:18

Note: Pastor Dave Hilliard defined glory as the manifestation of God’s holiness.

Which Biblical revelation of God’s glory would you like to have witnessed? Where do you see God’s glory today? What might hinder you from seeing God’s glory?
(Dave S) Seeing the veil tear from top to bottom when Jesus died. Seeing Jesus post-resurrection. (Chris) Next to Thomas when he put his hand in Jesus’ side. Seeing the resurrected Lord and the empty tomb. Today, I think seeing the “ah-ha” moment in someone’s eyes when they realize who Jesus is. (Dave H) Seeing Elijah on Mt. Carmel confident in God’s power. Today, when I see someone’s life transform radically because they realize who Christ is. Several things might hinder: discouraging circumstances, focusing on the troubles of life, wealth, lack of faith/belief.

Read 2 Corinthians 3:18. What means might God use to transform you into the image of Christ with increasing glory? How do we reflect God’s glory?
God uses His Word, our pain and suffering, discipline, life situations, other people, and anything else that causes us to look to Jesus. We reflect God’s glory by looking to Jesus no matter what situation (lack or abundance) we face.

How would you offer hope to someone who is “weighed down” in this life through “light and momentary troubles” such as poor health, family problems, poverty, depression, death, etc.?
Listen, pray for them, help them with physical needs, pray with them, point them to Jesus, read Scripture to them, hold them accountable, encourage them, remind them of the unseen eternal realities.

Read Colossians 3:1-17. From this passage, is there something specific you need to “put to death” or “put on” in order to fix your eyes on “things above”? How do you fix your eyes on eternal realities that are unseen  (e.g., Jesus’ return, heaven, end to pain and suffering)?
In Colossians 3 Paul ties “setting our minds on heavenly things” with specific things to do and not do (put sin death, put on righteousness, compassion, kindness, etc.). We fix our eyes on eternal realities by reading the Bible regularly, prayer, Scripture memorization and meditation, walking in righteousness (putting sin to death, putting on righteousness).

Gospel in Action: Think of a neighbor, friend or co-worker who does not know Jesus. Ask God to help you reflect His glory to this person and pray for them every day this week.