“He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.” John 16:14 NKJV
The Holy Spirit’s main purpose is to glorify Jesus Christ. Our theme Scripture shows that the Spirit doesn’t draw attention to Himself but magnifies Christ. Everything the Spirit does in the life of a believer points to Jesus. A truly Spirit-led life always reveals Christ and never promotes self.
The verse also shows how the Holy Ghost glorifies Christ; He takes what is Christ’s and declares it to you. The word declare is translated from the Greek word anaggellō which means to show, report, rehearse or make known. The Lord Holy Spirit will only show, report, rehearse or make known what the word of God says. Remember, Jesus is the incarnate Word (John 1:1).
The Spirit glorifies Christ by producing fruit in our spirits. Galatians 5:22-23 (TPT): “But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.” John 15:8 (KJV) declares, “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.” Fruitfulness in our lives honours Christ. A fruitful life is a loud testimony of Christ’s lordship.
The inner workings of the Holy Spirit in our lives produce the fruit of righteousness that glorifies Christ. Philippians 1:11 (NLT) states, “May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ—for this will bring much glory and praise to God.” When Christ is seen in you, God is glorified through you.
2 Corinthians 3:18 (AMPC) says that we are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendour. This transformation into Christlikeness is not achieved through performance, but rather by the Spirit. “… And this glorious transfiguration comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:18 TPT).
CONFESSION
I affirm that daily, the Lord Holy Spirit works through the Word of God to transform me into the image of Jesus Christ. Christlike character is being formed in me daily from glory to glory. I see, hear, think and speak as Christ. Halleluyah! I live to exalt Jesus alone. God is glorified in and through me in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
DEEPER REFLECTION
Matthew 5:16 ERV
“So let your light shine before people. Then they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.”
Galatians 2:20 NKJV
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 37-38, Matthew 19
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 19, Matthew 7:20-29
