Abiding In The Glory Of God (Clip)
Keith Malcomson emphasizes the necessity of abiding in God's glory as the true source of spiritual protection, transformation, and sustenance.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of living in the light of God's glory rather than seeking earthly comforts. It warns against growing cold and lacking spiritual nourishment when not abiding in God's presence. The message highlights how God's glory, represented by the cloud in the wilderness, provides protection, sustenance, and transformation into the likeness of Christ through the Holy Spirit.
Full Transcript
But if you set your heart upon the oasis and do not live in the light of God's glory, you yourself, you will be unprotected and have no covering from the enemy. Your heart will begin to grow cold for there is no fire where you're abiding. There'll be no substance because no manna falls there.
The cloud is where the manna falls. The water flows out of the rock and the fire begins to burn in the darkness of night. The cloud is our covering in the midst of the wilderness.
It is God's glory. It is the glory that changes us from one degree of glory to another into the likeness of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Danger of Not Abiding in God's Glory
- Heart grows cold without God's fire
- Lack of spiritual protection and covering
- No sustenance or manna falls
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II. The Cloud as God's Covering
- Cloud symbolizes God's glory
- Manna falls from the cloud
- Water flows from the rock
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III. Transformation Through God's Glory
- Changed from one degree of glory to another
- Likeness of Christ formed
- Power of the Holy Spirit at work
Key Quotes
“If you set your heart upon the oasis and do not live in the light of God's glory, you yourself, you will be unprotected and have no covering from the enemy.” — Keith Malcomson
“The cloud is our covering in the midst of the wilderness.” — Keith Malcomson
“It is God's glory that changes us from one degree of glory to another into the likeness of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Keith Malcomson
Application Points
- Seek to dwell daily in the presence of God's glory to receive His protection and sustenance.
- Allow the Holy Spirit to transform you progressively into the likeness of Christ.
- Recognize and rely on God's covering in times of spiritual wilderness and challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to abide in God's glory?
Abiding in God's glory means living continually in the presence and power of God, allowing His transformative power to work in your life.
Why is abiding in God's glory important?
It provides spiritual protection, sustenance, and enables believers to be transformed into the likeness of Christ.
What is the significance of the cloud mentioned in the sermon?
The cloud represents God's glory and His protective presence that covers and sustains His people in the wilderness.
How does God's glory transform believers?
God's glory changes believers progressively, from one degree of glory to another, through the power of the Holy Spirit.