Gods to-do list
October 23, 2006 | 12:00am
Make mention that [Gods] name is exalted. Isaiah 12:4
God has a to-do list, which, according to Max Lucado in his book Its Not About Me, consists of one item: "Reveal My glory."
The Lord reveals Himself and His glory through creation. But He also does it in various ways through His people. In the book of 1 Peter, we see that God has made us "a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people." As we tell others that He has called us "out of darkness into His marvelous light" and shown us mercy (2:9-10), He receives the glory that is due to Him alone.
Through our trials, Jesus receives praise, honor, and glory as our faith is "tested by fire" (1:6-7). People are watching us, and when they see us resisting temptation some will "glorify God" (2:12).
We also point others to Him when we obey laws and authority "for the Lords sake" (2:13). And through using the gifts and abilities God has given us to serve others, He is "glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever" (4:11).
The Lord says, "My glory I will not give to another" (Isaiah 42:8). If Gods number-one priority is to reveal His glory, our privilege and responsibility as His people is to reflect that glory. Anne Cetas
Help us not to cloud Gods glory
Nor with self His light do dim;
May each thought to Christ be captive,
Emptied to be filled with Him. Anon.
READ: 1 Peter 2:9-17
The goodness of God reveals His glory.
The Bible in one year:
Jeremiah 1-2
1 Timothy 3
God has a to-do list, which, according to Max Lucado in his book Its Not About Me, consists of one item: "Reveal My glory."
The Lord reveals Himself and His glory through creation. But He also does it in various ways through His people. In the book of 1 Peter, we see that God has made us "a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people." As we tell others that He has called us "out of darkness into His marvelous light" and shown us mercy (2:9-10), He receives the glory that is due to Him alone.
Through our trials, Jesus receives praise, honor, and glory as our faith is "tested by fire" (1:6-7). People are watching us, and when they see us resisting temptation some will "glorify God" (2:12).
We also point others to Him when we obey laws and authority "for the Lords sake" (2:13). And through using the gifts and abilities God has given us to serve others, He is "glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever" (4:11).
The Lord says, "My glory I will not give to another" (Isaiah 42:8). If Gods number-one priority is to reveal His glory, our privilege and responsibility as His people is to reflect that glory. Anne Cetas
Help us not to cloud Gods glory
Nor with self His light do dim;
May each thought to Christ be captive,
Emptied to be filled with Him. Anon.
READ: 1 Peter 2:9-17
The goodness of God reveals His glory.
The Bible in one year:
Jeremiah 1-2
1 Timothy 3
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