Daily Digest: Capstone Capsule

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

There is a Transformative aspect to the POWER of GOD’S WORD for IMPACT: “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, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Cor.3:18). The “mirror” is the Word of God: “For if anyone is a hearer of the WORD and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a MIRROR; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does” (Jam.1:23-25). This passage explicitly compares God’s Word to a mirror.

Just as a physical mirror reflects physical look, God’s Word reflects the true condition of our hearts and lives – our spiritual and moral character, revealing what we truly are and what we need to become. The Word exposes areas in our lives that are not aligning with God's Will, prompting us to repent and change. It reveals strengths, weaknesses, areas of growth, and areas in need of change. By meditating on the scriptures, we see where we need to align our hearts with God's Heart.

God's Word begins to transform our inner being, renewing the mind and heart through the Holy Spirit. This is not merely a change of outward conduct but a renewal from within leading to a life aligned with God’s Will. His Word, is living and active, sharper than a two-edged sword, able to penetrate and discern the innermost thoughts and intents of the heart (Heb.4:12). This is akin to the process of sanctification, wherein Believers are set progressively apart for Holiness, through the Word.

God’s Word can transform lives on all three levels – spirit, soul, and body. When His Word goes into our spirit, it can make us what it talks about, and ultimately affect our tongue, causing us to speak in line with the Word and thus chart the course of life in the direction of God’s Will. It also transforms our way of thinking: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Rom.12:2a). The Word can also transform our physical body: “My son, give attention to my WORDS; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart; for they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh” (Pro.4:20-22). The Word is medicine to our body!

Let’s make a personal decision to improve our lives daily with God’s Word, and become unending streams of Life.