Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. But we all, with unveiled faces, looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.
September 9, 2025
In these verses, Paul contrasts the old covenant, marked by a veil that hid God’s glory, with the new covenant through Christ, where the Spirit removes that veil. Believers can now approach God openly and be transformed by His presence. Theologically, this passage speaks to the freedom found in Christ and the continual process of sanctification, being shaped more and more into His likeness.
For men today, this verse reminds us that real freedom is not found in breaking rules, chasing pleasure, or shaking off responsibility. Freedom comes when we surrender to Christ and allow His Spirit to shape us. Too often, men feel chained by guilt, shame, or old habits, believing they can never change. But Paul assures us that the Spirit is at work, transforming us from the inside out, one step at a time.
The practical takeaway is to keep showing up before God, with nothing hidden. As you look to Him daily, His Spirit will do the work of change that you cannot do on your own. True masculinity is not about carrying everything alone, but about being open before God and allowing Him to transform you from glory to glory.