....glory

But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory 2 Corinthians 3:18

From the beginning, God created humanity with purpose—not merely to exist, but to reflect His glory. Though sin marred that image, redemption restores it. In Christ, we are not only forgiven; we are being recreated *for glory*, shaped daily to reflect His character more clearly.

A stained-glass window is a fitting illustration here. From the outside, it looks dull and dark. But when light shines through it, the colors come alive in breathtaking beauty. The glass does not produce the light—it simply allows it to pass through. In the same way, our lives may seem ordinary or even broken, but when Christ’s light shines through us, God’s glory is revealed.

The Bible reminds us, “For it is God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” 2 Corinthians 4:6. Transformation happens not by striving, but by beholding—by spending time with Christ and allowing His Spirit to work within us.

“By beholding Christ, we become changed.” The Great Controversy, p. 555

The change is progressive—*from glory to glory*. Each victory over self, each act of love, each moment of trust reflects more of Jesus. God is not waiting for us to be perfect before He uses us; He works through us as He transforms us.

We were created to glorify God—not only in heaven someday, but here and now. When we surrender daily, our lives become living testimonies that point others to Him.