“15Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their hearts. 16But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed.” – 2 Corinthians 3:15-16 (ESV)
Paul is referring here to the old and new covenants. With the old covenant there was a fear of God that did not allow for the commune with Him personally and as such, we and He were hidden from one another with a veil. In the temple, there were different rooms that separated God from everyone aside from a select few priests. This was the way of the time and the people embraced it as it was.
Now with the new covenant the veil was torn and we are given direct access to God so that we may commune with Him personally. We no longer are separated by a veil and as such are able to establish and have an individual, ongoing relationship with Him. With the new covenant came a transformation that allows us to see God for ourselves.
Now this transformation by God’s glory, does more than give us the personal access to him that we all crave. It also allows us the opportunity to stand with Him. And not only stand with Him, but stand boldly with Him.
“12Since we have such hope, we are very bold,” – 2 Corinthians 3:12 (ESV)
When you think of your relationship with God, what are your thoughts around your transformation? Are you the same as you were before? What if you were to know and embrace your transformation and stand boldly with God?
Trevor's Thoughts 