“God’s first and Special Son was ‘manifested’ in weakness, in poverty, in rejection, in suffering–long before He was manifested as the Son of God in resurrection glory. So will it be with His younger brethren: they will not be manifested as the sons of God with power and glory until they have been manifested in the earth as followers of the Lamb, and showing forth the love and mercy and virtues of their Master in the midst of weakness and mortality. How foolish to think that they are above their Master, and that one day they will just drop down from Heaven to earth as glorified “sons or daughters” to deliver creation from her bondage!”
– George Warnock
– George Warnock
My comment
Until we are broken, humbled, knowing our sinful condition, and understanding spiritual authority (God’s government) you will always struggle trying to reach glory on your own strength.