Revelation 14:6-7 says And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of water. As I read this scripture I wondered how we, a fallen creation could give glory unto a perfect God. He took me to the scripture that reads to whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of Glory: Col 1:27 so our only true hope of glory will be Christ Jesus in us. The word of the Lord says all creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now and not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Paul said in Romans 8:18-19 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. So one day those who have put their trust and faith and HOPE in Jesus Christ will be changed. 2 Co 3:17-18 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But We all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
To achieve this goal even the high calling of God in Christ Jesus Paul in Romans 12 beseeches us to present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye TRANSFORMED by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. Some people say they don't have anything to prove but Christ in you will prove what is good, and acceptable, and the perfect will of God. The word above Transformed is the same word used in the book of Mark chapter nine. Jesus says unto them Verily I say unto you, there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was TRANSFIGURED before them. And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. This word transfigured is the same word uses in Romans when he tells us to be transformed. you don't have to die to be changed you have to submit your life unto the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and HOPE to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: but as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, be ye holy; for I am holy. Peter says in chapter five to feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;Neither as being lords over Gods heritage, but being en samples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. So many times we think of a crown as a golden wreath full of precious stones that sits upon the head of a king, but this crown of glory is the mind of Christ. When a child is born when the head breaks thru the matrix it is called "crowning" the word of the lord says let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, it is truly a spiritual mind that understands what is the mind of Christ.
Revelation 2 verse 7 says he that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of Life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. When you truly eat of this tree you will never die. Now we have our hope in Jesus Christ and we with patience wait on the promise of his coming. In Gal 5:5 Paul says for we through the Spirit wait for the HOPE of righteousness by faith. There is a true righteousness which is of faith, and we through the spirit wait for this righteousness. Habakkuk 2:3 says the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it: because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Proverbs 13:12 says HOPE deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Hebrews 10:36-39 says For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. 1 Peter 1:8-9 says whom having not see, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of GLORY: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of you souls. So one day your hope will be exchanged for glory even Christ Jesus in you your hope of glory.
After doing this bible study on a Saturday night, I stood in awe of the hope that he has given his children through faith in his name. The next morning I had to be at work very early and when I arrived I noticed a news paper on the back counter of our department the cover story that morning was "HOPE WON'T END, BUT IT WILL CHANGE." It was speaking of the hope scholarship in Georgia, but I know the Lord was talking to me about receiving the end of my faith. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Keep the faith of the Lord Jesus. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of HOPE UNTO THE END.
In the peace of the Lord Jesus
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