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SHORT OF GLORY

Text: Romans 3:23. 

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

What happened in the garden of Eden to mankind was by no means a small fall. When our first parents fell, the whole of mankind born and unborn fell from grace and glory.

Essentially,  man was created for glory. Like always begets like. A glorious God can't create anything short of 'glory'.  But the fall of man took man away from that glorious estate and realm.

Romans 3:23 clearly affirms that all ( everyone born by a woman ( have sinned and come short of the glory of God. 

Another version of the Bible says all have sinned and continue to fall short of God’s glory. (Roman 3:23, ISV). Man is in a perpetual state of fall from God's glory. 

However, God didn't leave man in this fallen state, in His mercy, He has opened a way out for us. For as many who are in Christ, they have access to the lost glory. 2 Peter 1:3 says we have been called to glory and virtue. 

1 Thessalonians  2:12 says, That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

In Christ Jesus, You have been called unto glory. Grow up in Him and you will and come up to the glory He has called you to.

Bible Reading:

2 Peter 1:1-4.


PRAYER FOCUS

Father Lord, I receive the grace to live up to your original plans for my life.
 

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