Changed by the Spirit 被圣灵改变

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We . . . are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18

Today's Scripture2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Today's Insights In 2 Corinthians 3, Paul refers to the experience of Moses to show the great privilege possessed by believers in Jesus. After Moses communed with God, “his face was radiant” (Exodus 34:29), reflecting God’s divine countenance. Because the people were afraid to come near him, Moses put a veil over his face, seemingly to protect the Israelites from God’s holiness. But when communing with God, Moses removed his veil (vv. 30-35).

Paul now reveals that Moses veiled himself so the Israelites wouldn’t see that this glory was temporary (2 Corinthians 3:13). The apostle then says that a veil is preventing people from “seeing” Christ, God’s greater glory. Only when one “turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away” (v. 16). “So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord,” Paul explains, and we are transformed to be “more and more like [Jesus] as we are changed into his glorious image” (v. 18 )

Today's Devotional When Neil Douglas boarded his flight to Ireland, he discovered his seat was occupied by another passenger, so he began a conversation to sort out the discrepancy. When the passenger looked up to answer, Neil was face to face with his lookalike! Onlooking passengers laughed at the men’s resemblance while the two took a selfie. Later, they ran into each other again when checking into the same hotel and a third time at a local pub. The next morning, they discovered their selfie had gone viral on social media due to their striking facial similarities.

Bearing a resemblance to another human being is a surprise for those of us without a biological twin, but the Bible says we’ll begin to look more like God as we follow Him. In the Old Testament, Moses’ countenance was changed by his face-to-face encounter with God—so much so that “the Israelites could not look steadily at [his face] because of its glory” (2 Corinthians 3:7; see Exodus 34:33-35).

Today, we see the glory of Jesus revealed in people who “are being transformed into his image” through the ministry of the Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18; see v. 8). Our growing knowledge of and love for God results in moral and spiritual transformation that’s visible both inwardly and outwardly. When God “makes over” our hearts and minds, it’s evident to our fellow travelers in this journey of life.

Reflect & Pray How has knowing Jesus changed you? What is He growing in you today?

Thank You, God, for continuing to transform me into Your likeness.

By Kirsten Holmberg

“我们……好像从镜子里返照，就变成主的形状，荣上加荣，如同从主的灵变成的。”(哥林多后书 3:18 )

今日经文：哥林多后书 3章12-18 节

今日心得：在哥林多后书第三章，保罗引用摩西的经历，表明信耶稣的人所享有的极大特权。摩西与神相交后，“脸上发光”（出埃及记 34:29），反映出神圣洁的面容。因为百姓害怕靠近他，摩西就用帕子蒙住脸，似乎是为了保护以色列人免受神圣洁的（击打）。但当摩西与神相交时，他就揭开帕子（30-35节）。在此保罗解说，摩西蒙上帕子是为了不让以色列人看出他这荣耀是暂时的（哥林多后书3:13）。保罗接着说，以色列人被帕子遮蔽了，无法“看见”基督，就是神更大的荣耀。只有当人“归向基督，帕子就除去了”（16节）。保罗解释说：“我们众人既然敞着脸，得以看见主的荣光，好像从镜子里返照，就变成主的形状，荣上加荣，如同从主的灵变成的”（18节）。

今日灵修 尼尔·道格拉斯登上飞往爱尔兰的航班时，发现自己的座位被另一位乘客占了，于是他开始与对方搭话，试图化解矛盾。当乘客抬头回答时，尼尔正与一个长得和他一模一样的人面对面！旁观的乘客被两人的相似之处逗笑，两人还自拍了一张。后来，他们在入住同一家酒店时再次相遇，第三次是在当地一家酒吧。第二天早上，他们发现，由于面部表情惊人地相似，他们的自拍照在社交媒体上疯传。

对于没有双胞胎的我们来说，与另一个人长得相似或许会让人感到惊讶，但圣经说，当我们跟随上帝时，我们会开始变得更像他。在旧约中，摩西因与上帝面对面相遇，他的面容改变了，以至“以色列人因他脸上的荣光，不能定睛看他的脸”（哥林多后书3:7；参见出埃及记34:33-35）。

今天，我们看到耶稣的荣耀彰显在那些借着圣灵做工“变得像基督”的人身上（哥林多后书3:18；参见第8节）。随着对上帝的认识和爱不断增长，我们的道德和灵性在转变，这种转变自内到外都可见。当上帝“改造”我们的心灵和思想时，我们人生旅途中的同伴们会感受到我们明显的改变。

反思与祷告：认识耶稣如何改变了你？今天，在你里面，哪些方面变得更像基督？感谢上帝，不断使我更加像您。