Finding Hope: Part 3

There is and incredible relief that comes when one understands that we as individuals don’t have to earn the love or attention of God.

It is in this relief that we can often find strength in the midst of trials and hope for both today and eternity.

However, this hope is not something that we are to hold on too for ourselves, but rather is given to us so that we may share it with others.

In 2 Corinthians 3, Paul contrasts the glory of both the old and new covenant: the Law of the old covenant and the ministry of the Spirit in the new.

Paul writes, “If what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts! Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.”

Paul continues and says that we are not to live like Moses, who hid his face when it was reflecting God’s glory, but rather we are to live in such a way that reflects the glory of God as we are being transformed into His likeness daily.

And we are able to do this because untimely of the hope that we have in Jesus.

Read through 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Ponder these questions:

• According to 2 Corinthians 3:12. In what way are we called to be bold?
• How can we better reflect the Lord’s glory as a group? As an individual?
• How can we continue to be transformed into his likeness?

Prayer

• Confess the areas of your life where you have not reflected the Glory of God. Ask for forgiveness.
• Ask God to transform a specific area of your life that needs to be changed.
• Ask God to reveal a person this week that you can share the hope of Christ with. A person with whom you can reflect the glory of God.