Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “The Glory of the Son of Man” – Let us further explain Daniel’s vision of One like “the Son of [M]an” coming to “the Ancient of [D]ays” and receiving a kingdom (see Daniel 7:13 onward). This vision teaches us in plain words that the ones like the “Son of Man” are the “saints of the Most High God” – the saints of Jesus Christ.
Precious Ones, the saints of the Most High are one in Christ – we are “the glory of the Son of Man.” We, the saints, so resemble the “glory of Jesus” that Paul called us “one body.” Christ is also One Body, and we are Christ’s bodily members – His people. All who are baptized by that “One Spirit” and who live a clean, holy life are members of that one body (see II Corinthians 6:14-18). Just as we are connected together by Jesus’ Spirit, we are also connected to His Spirit as well.
Chosen Ones, this is why Jesus does not mind when the saints are (1) happy, (2) fulfilled, (3) prosperous, (4) Spirit-filled, and (5) healthy. We are the ones who show forth the “glory of Jesus” in our lives to the world of unbelievers! Do you remember reading why God considers us “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people”? Paul explains why in the same scripture; “[so] that [we] should shew forth the praises of him who hath called [us] out of darkness into his marvelous light” (I Peter 2:9). In other words, people will not see “the glory of the Son of Man” unless they see how well He takes care of you! Something to think about – isn’t 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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