Glory of God

Understanding the Glory You Carry

Jesus declared a profound truth about the glory He shares with believers:

"And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one." (John 17:22 NKJV)

The more you know Jesus, the more you understand what and who you carry. This understanding fundamentally changes how you see yourself and how you navigate life as a believer.

The Christ Life Within

The apostle Paul revealed the reality of our new identity:

"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." (Galatians 2:20 NKJV)

It is by faith in Him that Christ in you manifests Himself to you and the world. This manifestation is not automatic but requires faith to activate and experience.

How Glory Affects Your Perspective

The glory you carry, which is the life of Christ, affects you in profound ways. It changes the way you honor, respect, and perceive both yourself and others. This glory also affects the way you see yourself, elevating your understanding of your identity and purpose beyond natural limitations.

The Imperative of Constant Prayer

Take advantage of every opportunity to pray, especially in the Spirit. God may want to fix some issues that have to do with your future which you never would have known. Seize all opportunities to pray.

Jesus emphasized the importance of persistent prayer:

"Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart." (Luke 18:1 NKJV)

Maintaining Excellence in Character

Strive your best to always behave yourself and do well at all times. Do not be the reason someone questions their performance, competence, or calling. Your conduct reflects not only on you but on Christ in you and the community of believers you represent.

The Mystery of Speaking in Tongues

The apostle Paul explained the spiritual dimension of tongues:

"For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit." (1 Corinthians 14:2 NIV)

When you speak in tongues, it is such that God through His Spirit gives you words needed at the moment to align and speak forth God's divine counsel and will for you.

The Power and Purpose of Spiritual Languages

When God gives you words to utter by the Holy Spirit, they are mysteries that only He can supply. God's Word is powerful. His Words on your lips are not empty words. They have great impact, purpose, future, and relevance.

Illumination Through Spiritual Prayer

One of the things that happen when you pray in the Spirit is that light is shone in your heart and path. You are not ignorant of what to do. Your path is illuminated with light, wisdom, and direction.

This illumination is crucial because scripture warns:

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children." (Hosea 4:6 NKJV)

Choosing Prayer Over Discouragement

Rather than be discouraged, confused, morose, or despondent, pray in the Holy Ghost. Do not choose the negative; pray.

This aligns with Jesus' teaching:

"Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart." (Luke 18:1 NKJV)

Stirring the Waters Within

Praying in tongues is like stirring the waters inside you. This will make the answer to every question in your heart come to the surface. It makes the answers already available for you to spring out for you to experience.

Jesus is in you. All you need is in you. Set your gaze on Him and He will surely supply you with excellent thoughts and ideas.

Conclusion

Understanding that you carry the glory of Christ transforms everything about your Christian experience. This glory affects your perception, your conduct, and your potential. When combined with the power of praying in the Spirit, you access divine mysteries, receive illumination, and stir up all that God has already placed within you.

Rather than succumb to discouragement or confusion, the believer who understands their position in Christ and utilizes spiritual prayer finds answers, healing, and direction readily available.

The key is recognizing that Christ lives within you and that through faith and prayer, you can access the fullness of what He has made available.

Remember that all you need is already within you. Through consistent prayer in the Spirit, you stir up these divine resources and allow Christ to manifest Himself through your life, bringing glory to God and blessing to those around you.