Romans 9:23-24, Prepared Unto Glory

Romans 9:23-24 (KJV) ²³  And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, ²⁴  Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?

The riches of God’s glory that the Christian experiences is twofold, present and future.

Firstly, it is manifested in the Christian’s hope or confidence of God’s sustaining power delivering, keeping and protecting him throughout his life especially at present. By resting in the omnipotence of God, His infinite ability to deliver us from any trouble and bring us to our final destination in the last time when Christ returns to take the church to glory.

Secondly, there is a heavenly glory awaiting the Christian as he travels on the pathway to receive his heavenly inheritance. This heavenly inheritance is incorruptible – everything in this world decays and will not last, this inheritance will not be destroyed by earthly decay. It is undefiled for it cannot be polluted, it is pure and without the defilement of sin. And it fades not away – time cannot ravish it unlike the flower that finally blooms and starts to decay and die thereafter.

True Christians are called of God to be vessels of mercy reflecting the glory of God. When God warned Noah of an impending global flood, He instructed Noah to build a great boat that will house the living when death will come over the entire earth by a global flood. Noah hearkened to God and experienced God’s mercy. There is an impending flood of fire coming upon the entire earth. The only escape is “up”, to be caught up to heaven to meet Jesus at the rapture.

Dear brethren, may we be ready! Amen.