Sunday, August 22, 2004

The Glory of the Son of Man (continued)


Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “The Glory of the Son of Man” – The Spirit that thrills and vibrates the bodies of the baptized saints today is the same Spirit that made up the “One Body” (I Corinthians 12:12-13) in the days of old. Beloved, this is that “Body” that Daniel saw in his vision of the “Son of Man.” “The Ancient of Days” is Christ in His ancient and eternal glory. Let me pause and instruct the saints that this is why we should not ever be scared to live for Jesus or scared of the powers of darkness. Why? Because we have “the Glory of God” living inside of us! Daniel saw a measure of God’s “Glory.” He said, “I beheld till the thrones were cast down [everyone will humble themselves in His presence], and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame [God’s power inside of us, through His Holy Spirit, can “burn up” all of Satan’s power], and his wheels [God’s glory] as burning fire” (Daniel 7:9). The Apostle John too, could not describe Jesus without mentioning “fire.” This teaches us that our glory ought to outshine and consume that of the powers of darkness.

Precious Ones, the “Son of Man” is the Body of the Spirit-filled saints. I do not want to lose anybody while I am teaching, so let me take this slowly; (1) Jesus Christ is our Lord, (2) but now that He has ascended to His original position, we (the saints) are “His Christ” [His anointed]. “The kingdoms of this world [will] become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ [His anointed ones].” This means that it is only through the saints that the kingdoms of this cosmos (the planets) and of the eons (ages) will be secured as the Lord’s. Through our glory, God will make sure that “He shall reign for ever and ever” (Revelation 11:15).

Chosen Ones, all I am trying to say is that at this time, God has given the saints the same position that Lucifer had in heaven. We are the guardians of God’s anointing. Our lives will determine whether this world will extol Jesus as the King who reigns forever.


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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