Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “The Glory of the Son of Man” – Scripture records that Joseph was hated by his brethren (see Genesis 37:4). We are familiar with the story of his brethren casting him into the pit, and of Joseph being sold into slavery in Egypt. He was then falsely accused and thrown into jail, but in the fullness of time he arose from prison and ascended to the throne. The whole purpose of Joseph’s pain was to bring him into future glory.
Precious Ones, do not forget this! Daniel said, “the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High” (Daniel 7:27). He also said that “the time came [when] the saints possessed the kingdom” (Daniel 7:22). Do you see, Beloved? The saints are “the glory of the Son of Man.” We are the “glory” (the manifestation) of Jesus. As the world looks at us, we are supposed to “possess the kingdom of God.”
Chosen Ones, Daniel saw a vision where “one like the Son of man…came to the Ancient of days…And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him” (Daniel 7:13-14). This vision has always been a conundrum (a pun or riddle) to many. To most people, the “Son of Man” refers to Jesus Christ. This is true in a sense, but there is a deeper revelation. In plain words, the “Son of Man” refers to the “saints of the most High.”
Children of God, this means that God has given us the position that Jesus held when He was on this earth; we are Sons of God. That is why John said, “Beloved, now are we the sons of God” (I John 3:2). Now, Jesus has a higher position; He is back into Fatherhood. That is why Paul said, “it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell” (Colossians 1:19). The saints are now His “glory.” Jesus is back in the spirit realm, so all the dominion He had on this earth is ours if we accept it.
I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…
I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,
Pastor William L. McCoy
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