Observe as yourself!

One of the most amazing translations of 2 Corinthians 3:18 is found in the James Mitchell New Testament (JMNT). It goes thus, 'Having a face that has been uncovered and remains unveiled  –being folks who by a mirror are continuously observing, as ourselves, the Lord's glory, are presently being continuously and progressively transformed into the very same image, from glory into glory –in accord with and exactly as –from [the] Lord's Breath-effect'. What a marvelous conception! I'd like to major on a particular portion of this verse; 'being folks who by a mirror are continuously observing, as ourselves, the Lord's glory'. What a transcendent thought! '....observing as ourselves, the Lord's glory'.. This lets us know our expected attitude to the Word of God especially manifested in Christ Jesus. We are to 'observe as ourselves'. In other words, we acknowledge what we see in the Word as our reality! Too many believers have misunderstood the present truths of God's Word as prophecies for the future. They are hoping to become righteous, hoping to be holy, praying to be blessed. But, the Word says, 'Beloved, NOW  are we the sons of God' (1 John 3:2). They haven't understood the realities of God's Word today. Yet, God desires that we are established in the 'Present Truth' (2 Peter 1:12). This brings to mind the story of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:27-39. The man was studying God's plan of salvation as foretold by Prophet Isaiah concerning Jesus Christ, the saviour of the world. The fellow was confused, not knowing exactly what the Prophet was saying. But, the Spirit sent Philip to him. At the end of the day, he caught the picture, saw God's dream and SAW himself in God's plan! He saw that Christ came to save HIM. He received the blessing of salvation, because he 'observed as himself'. The attitude we have to the Word is crucial! James 1:21 says, 'Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.' The idea 'engrafted', supplies especially when you study it in the Greek is, 'implanted by nature'. In other words, the Word is to be a part of you. That happens as we, 'observe as ourselves'! And when we do, we become the very expressions of all God has made us in our spirits! Our language and lifestyle would be affected; we will begin to see, talk and act as the righteousness of God we are! Make this your attitude in studying the Word today! #Reflection #Pleroma