Glory to Glory – A Taste of Heaven
Scripture Focus:
Haggai 2:9 (NIV)
“The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,” says the Lord Almighty. “And in this place I will grant peace,” declares the Lord Almighty.
Devotional Reflection:
Pentecost was never meant to be an isolated event in history—it is an invitation to a continuous journey of transformation. Haggai’s prophecy was not just about the reconstruction of a physical temple; it pointed to a spiritual house, the Church, and ultimately, each believer as a temple of the Holy Spirit.
At Mount Sinai, the people trembled at the mountain's smoke, fire, and voice of thunder. There, God was separate—holy, but distant. At Pentecost, God came to dwell within. The fire no longer remained on a mountain; it rested on human heads. The glory was no longer external—it became personal, intimate, and indwelling.
The glory of the New Covenant surpasses the old. Paul tells us that we are being transformed “from glory to glory” as we behold the face of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18). This movement from fear to faith, from law to liberty, from shadow to substance, is the journey of every Spirit-filled believer.
And this is just the beginning.
Pentecost is a taste of heaven—a down payment of what is to come. The Holy Spirit within us is the guarantee (Ephesians 1:13–14) of our inheritance, a divine reminder that a greater glory awaits. When we yield to the Spirit, we taste that future now: revival springs forth, hearts are renewed, and we are made ready for the coming King.
God desires to move in us today with greater glory than yesterday. The question is not whether God still moves—the question is whether we’re still hungry.
Call to Action:
Take a moment to reflect:
Are you living in expectation of the greater glory?
Has your walk grown cold, or are you still ablaze with anticipation for what God will do next?
Let Pentecost reignite your vision. Revival isn't behind you—it begins anew, within you.
🔥 Practical Step: Dedicate time today to worship and wait on the Holy Spirit. Ask Him to show you what “greater glory” looks like in your life.
Prayer:
Lord, Thank You for the promise that the glory ahead is greater than the glory behind. Let my heart be a sanctuary where Your fire continually burns. Refine me. Transform me. Let revival begin in me, and let it spill over into the world around me. Make me ready for Your return. In Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.
Further Reading:
- Romans 8:18–21 – The glory that will be revealed in us
- 2 Corinthians 3:17–18 – Transformed from glory to glory
- Ephesians 1:13–14 – The Holy Spirit as a deposit of our inheritance
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