Saturday, August 9, 2008

The Glory of Christ

"It is by beholding the glory of Christ by faith that we are spiritually edified and built up in this world, for as we behold his glory, the life and power of faith grow stronger and stronger. It is by faith that we grow to love Christ. So if we desire strong faith and powerful love, which give us rest, peace and satisfaction, we must seek them diligently beholding the glory of Christ by faith. In this duty I desire to live and to die.

On Christ’s glory I would fix all my thoughts and desires, and the more I see of the glory of Christ, the more the painted beauties of this world will wither in my eyes and I will be more and more crucified to this world. It will become to me like something dead and putrid, impossible for me to enjoy.”

-- John Owen, The Glory of Christ

(HT: Of First Importance)

My prayer is that at your worship gathering this weekend you find Christ glorified clearly and specifically and intentionally, and that you are called to marvel in the goodness of the gospel.

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