2 Corinthians 3:18 – His top priority!
He is telling a story of His Glory through you!
Sometimes puzzling, frustrating! Exodus 14; Genesis 50:20; 1 Corinthians 2:8; Acts 12; Philippians 1:13, 14; Romans 14:8
Am I mainly pursuing change of circumstances or greater intimacy with Jesus?
Romans 4:17-21 – The Glory of God often requires the removal of all other options of dependence! (Circumstances, people, everything)
Abraham grew in faith. He stumbled, was confused, took control, was brought to total end of natural ability to change things! “As good as dead” (Romans 4:19)
Romans 4:18 – Hope – Faith’s Partner! Not a wish; a life-force from God; born ad developed in the Spirit, not the senses!!
Internal witness of desired outcome.