From Glory to Glory
In the past I was always a fearful person and I couldn’t seem to let go of the fears that had me bound. I ended up accepting that fear was part of who I was and there was no getting out of it. My mind was riddled with fearful thoughts and there was no peace, but you know one day I opened my bible to 11 Timothy chapter 1 verse 7, and little did I know the glory that was about to be revealed in me. The verse states that God does not give me the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. (NKJV) Right away I thought, if fear is a spirit and doesn’t come from God, then it had to come from somewhere and it was the enemy filling my mind with fearful thoughts.
Well just a few days later I received a call from a family member who was in crisis. In that moment, fear like a fire rose up within me then suddenly the scripture in 11 Timothy quenched the flames. I suddenly realised I had to turn it all over to God and I took my stand not to give in to fear, but to hold up my shield of faith and trust God through it all.
I spoke life from God’s living word and said…
+I Refuse to let the spirit of fear over take me
+I Receive God’s Love in His Promise and I Trust Him
+I Release the Power of the Holy Spirit to take over
+I Rest in His Promise of a sound mind
At times, fear can also be a natural reaction when something occurs beyond what we can handle. But that’s when we can stand on God’s word and apply the power of His promise to work on our behalf to overcome our natural response. To my surprise I learned as I took control of my feelings and refused to accept the spirit of fear, I received a wave of peace from the Lord. I believe as I spoke those words and put my trust in Him, I released the power of the Holy Spirit to take over the whole situation. It was a miracle and as my mind rested in His promise, I was able to go on in victory the rest of the day.
It could have been a disaster for me if I allowed my mind to get carried away in fearful thinking. But instead I experienced a glorious outcome. And you know something? It ended up my family member also made it through and everything worked out.
But that’s not all, you know what else the Lord showed me? The verse in 2 Corinthians chapter 3 verse 18 states we are changed into His image from glory to glory. Have you ever wondered what that means? Well to go from glory to glory is to ever increase in His glory by being continually changed into who God has created us to be and increase in His character and nature of God. How exciting to grow through His grace from glory to glory and no longer be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of our mind. (Romans 12:2) As I learned this lesson, my whole experience was a perfect example of rising with more of His glory. To be more like Him is all I desire and I know it is an ongoing and growing process but the most glorious, ultimate outcome is living with Him for all eternity. If you right at this moment feel like fear is trying to take control, I challenge you to speak the power of God’s word over your life and don’t settle for less. The Lord doesn’t want us to live down under, but high above the troubles of this world, He came to give us an abundant life, and we can live it here on earth. Praise God! (John 10:10) Enjoy the journey with Jesus from glory to glory. He loves you and He will always see you through every fearful situation.
Love and Blessings,
Author June Hodgins 