"பிதாவே, உலகத்தோற்றத்துக்கு முன் நீர் என்னில் அன்பாயிருந்தபடியினால், நீர் எனக்குத் தந்த என்னுடைய மகிமையை நீர் எனக்குத் தந்தவர்கள் காணும்படியாக, நான் எங்கே இருக்கிறேனோ அங்கே அவர்களும் என்னுடனேகூட இருக்க விரும்புகிறேன்". (யோவான் 17:24)
“Within the Seeds” 🌳
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Meditation No. 1797
🔆 AATHAVAN –
Thursday, 08.01.2026
“It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 2:14)
A person who holds a high and honourable position often desires that his children study well and, in the future, rise to a position similar to his own. Even today, we see in the world that the children of many IAS and IPS officers attain prestigious positions. Such achievements bring great joy to those parents.
In the same way, God also desires this. He longs that His children—whom He has created—should become like Him and attain the glory that He Himself possesses. Yes, it is God’s will that we should one day go to the eternal world, behold the glory attained by Christ, and that we too should share in that very glory. It is for this purpose that the gospel is being proclaimed throughout the world. When our Lord Jesus Christ was on earth, we see Him praying to the Father regarding this very matter, as recorded in the following verses:
“The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one.” (John 17:22)
“Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.” (John 17:24)
This is precisely what the apostle Paul writes to the church at Thessalonica in today’s meditation verse. Since God has called you to such a glorious destiny, he urges them not to become slaves to mere worldly desires, attractions, and pleasures.
If someone attains excellence in studies or sports and wins prizes and medals, it does not happen casually or without effort. On the contrary, it requires hard work. One must sacrifice early morning sleep, avoid certain favourite foods, and give up wasting time with friends merely for entertainment. When such sacrifices are made, a person reaches the higher position he desires.
Yes, beloved, God has called us so that we may attain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. For that, we too must be willing to sacrifice certain worldly desires. As the foundation for this, He first calls us to experience the salvation spoken of in the Scriptures. When we eagerly seek and receive that salvation, our lives are progressively transformed to become pleasing to Him. This, in turn, will help us in the days to come to behold His glory and to partake in that glory ourselves.
God’s Message: - Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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