06/09/2026
You cannot exercise maximum dominion over the kingdom of darkness while maintaining the exact same spiritual capacity you had last year; this brings us to FROM GLORY TO GLORY – THE NECESSITY FOR CHANGE anchored in Matthew 16:18-19 and 2 Corinthians 3:18.
CORE BIBLICAL MEANINGS OF GOD’S GLORY
1. THE MANIFEST PRESENCE OF GOD: Glory is God’s invisible nature made visible as a literal, radiant light and majesty interacting with the physical world.
2. GOD’S CHARACTER IN ACTION: Glory is the public display of who God is, just as He revealed His mercy, grace, and love when Moses asked to see His glory (Exodus 34:6).
3. ULTIMATE WORTH: God is the heaviest, most substantial reality in the universe, meaning that giving Him glory is acknowledging He is more valuable than anything else.
BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF BELIEVERS MANIFESTING THE VISIBLE GLORY OF GOD
1. Moses (Exodus 34:29-35): His face literally radiated physical light after spending deep, intimate time with God on Mount Sinai.
2. Stephen (Acts 6:15 & 7:55-60): His face shone like that of an angel while standing trial boldly before the hostile Sanhedrin.
3. Peter (Acts 5:15): The divine presence was so thick that his passing shadow healed the sick laid out in the streets.
4. Paul (Acts 19:11-12): God did extraordinary miracles through him so that handkerchiefs from his skin cast out diseases and demons.
5. Jesus' Disciples/Believers Generally (2 Corinthians 3:18): All believers beholding the Lord with unveiled faces are being actively transformed into the same image to reflect His character.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF "FROM GLORY TO GLORY"? (2 Cor. 3:18)
This concept represents a continuous, lifelong journey of spiritual growth where a believer becomes progressively more like Jesus Christ over time.
* The Barrier Removed: As people turn to Christ, the spiritual veil covering their hearts is completely taken away.
* The Mirror Effect: Believers reflect the greatness of God like a clear mirror and change radically from the inside out.
SOME KEY ATTRIBUTES OR NATURE OF GOD
1. Love (1 John 4:8)
2. Goodness (Psalm 145:8-9; Romans 11:22)
3. Mercy (Deuteronomy 4:31; Psalm 145:8-9; Exodus 34:6)
Note: Proverbs 20:28 shows that mercy preserves the king and stabilizes his throne.
4. Truth (Psalm 100:5; 108:4; Exodus 34:6)
5. Justice (Psalm 89:14)
6. Holiness (1 Peter 1:16)
THE NECESSITY FOR CHANGE - WHY WE NEED TO KNOW & ACT LIKE GOD
* The Divine Call: We must deeply know God because we are strictly commanded to be holy just as He is holy (1 Peter 1:16).
* The Original Blueprint: We were created in the image of God and must live daily to reflect that exact spiritual image (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 8:29).
* The Source of Authority: A believer’s authority and total dominion over all forces of darkness is directly ingrained in displaying God’s nature (Romans 12:21; Matthew 16:18-19).
* Goodness as a Weapon: The believer’s definitive key to retaining dominion is putting intrinsic, divine goodness into active motion (1 John 4:8).
* The Cost of Failure: Losing the character and image of God means an automatic loss of the divine glory and spiritual authority given to man (Romans 3:23).
Spiritual stagnation is a direct indicator of a veiled heart. If we are not changing to look more like Christ in love, purity, and power, we are leaking the very glory that grants us dominion over dark kingdoms. Look into the mirror of the Word today, drop the old weights, and demand a shift into the next dimension of His character. Change is not optional; it is the vital currency of your kingdom authority.
God bless you.
