In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul is talking about how there is greater glory in the new covenant of Jesus Christ than the old one through the law and Moses. Under the old covenant there is judgement and sin. But under the new covenant, there is freedom. While we do our best to live by the law, we do not go to eternal jail when we fail because Christ died so that our sins could be forgiven when we repent.

Scripture:
“But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.” – 2 Corinthians 3:16

Observation/Application:
In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul is talking about how there is greater glory in the new covenant of Jesus Christ than the old one through the law and Moses. Under the old covenant there is judgement and sin. But under the new covenant, there is freedom. While we do our best to live by the law, we do not go to eternal jail when we fail because Christ died so that our sins could be forgiven when we repent.

Under the new covenant, the veil of our hearts is uncovered, and it is exposed. We are known by God by what is in our hearts. So if we seek God first, and love Him with all our heart, with all our mind, with all our soul, and with all our strength, we can live with the ultimate hope and freedom. “Therefore, since we have such hope, we are very bold.” – 2 Cor 3:12 As Christians, we can be bold in our faith, because we have the answer, and that answer is Jesus. We shouldn’t cover our faces, or live in the shadows. We can be bold like a lion because we know the truth. And if God is with us, who can be against us? – (Rom 8:31)

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Prayer:
Dear heavenly Father, thank you for your Word today. Remove the veil from our hearts as we fully surrender to your Lord. Help us to seek you first in everything that we do. Strengthen and encourage us Lord to be bold and courageous in your truth. Let your Holy Spirit overflow in us. Purify us from the inside out. Let the love of Jesus Christ rule our hearts and our lives. Guide our every step, our every thought, and every word today and always. We give you all the honor and glory and praise, in Jesus mighty name. Amen.

Today’s full reading: Judges 17,18; Psalm 89; 2 Corinthians 3

Scripture References From Today’s Reflection:

• “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.” – (Proverbs 28:1)
• “Since we have such a hope, we are very bold,” – (2 Corinthians 3:12)
• “So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”” – (Hebrews 13:6)
• “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” – (2 Corinthians 3:17)
• “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”” – (Joshua 1:9)
• “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” – (Romans 8:31)
• “Proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.” – (Acts 28:31)

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