Reflecting the Radiance of the Glory of God

Scripture:
II Corinthians 3:17–18 — “Now the lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
 
Observation:
We are being transformed into the same image of Christ, from one degree of glory to another. What a powerful statement and process! Sometimes I wonder if I am becoming more and more like Christ. His word tells me that I am supposed to be. Bust as I make progress (or at least think I am) I realize all the more the progress I have yet to make.
 
Application:
Does my face reflect His glory? Is it increasing? Is there a need for me to hide it? Do I got to him often enough that there isn’t time for it to fade? What are some ways that I have been transformed? What are some ways that I have yet to be transformed?
 
Prayer:
Father God, Please continue to be patient with me through this process of sanctification. I want to be more and more like Christ, but it is such a daunting and impossible task. But you remind me that if I will live for you each day, your Spirit will slowly transform me to be the man you created me to be - a man in the image of Christ. Thank you for not giving up on me.

— Jared Yates, small groups pastor, college & single adults, Reservoir campus