Sometimes, we can look at something and not truly understand the glory of the thing we are looking at. This can be true with a work of art. Until we are given information about the art piece, we may not fully appreciate its beauty and craftsmanship. We can look at the sky and not comprehend that we are looking at thousands of stars and galaxies beyond our sight. We can have the same experience with truth. We can hear or read true statements but not fully understand their meanings until it is explained to us.
II Corinthians 3:18 says, “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” Before believing in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, our hearts were veiled from understanding the saving knowledge of Jesus. Now the veil has been removed and we can understand truth and behold the glory of God. Thus unveiled, we are transformed over time to become more like Him.
Reluctant Retiree 