God’s Glory

February 11th – Jeremiah 23:23-24

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Jeremiah 23:23-24

I remember playing hide and seek with my son when he was little. And I always got a chuckle out of how he’d hide in plain sight. His thoughts were that as long as his eyes were closed and he couldn’t see me, I couldn’t see him. And that’s the same kind of reasoning we tend to do with God. We mistakenly think that if we refuse to see or acknowledge Him, God will just forget about us as well. But as Jeremiah tells us, there is not a single place where we can hide from God. He is everywhere, and His glory fills everything. And as our Creator, God knows us intimately; even when we refuse to know Him. He knows everything thing about us. Every hurt, tear, sorrow, happiness, and deed. The Lord knows our thoughts and our hearts. And even when we try to hide from Him, God will never hide from nor stop seeking us!

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December 11th – Luke 1:46-56

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Luke 1:46-56

Many are the carols and songs we sing at Christmas, and we each have our favorites. But one of the greatest Christmas songs, and probably least known, is the song sung by Mary. The young mother blessed by God to birth the Savior of the world, sang the very first Christmas song. Called the Magnificat, Mary’s song resulted from a visit to her cousin Elizabeth in the Judean hill country. Elizabeth had blessed Mary greatly, causing the young pregnant mother to burst out in praise and thanks to God. The word “Magnificat”, means to glorify or magnify. And that’s what this humble, young servant of God did. Mary sang of the glory of God. Of His holiness, mercy, and great power. A song we too should sing not just at Christmas, but every day of the year!

 

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November 18th – Isaiah 55:12

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Isaiah 55:12

Even though the Israelites were in captivity in Babylon, God promised His people that they would once again taste the goodness of joy. A promise He makes to us as well. For even though we live in the captivity of sin, one day we too will walk in freedom. Because of the great fall of man, barrenness, thorns, and fruitlessness resulted. But one glorious day, God will restore all of His creation to its former glory. He will remove the curse of decay and ruin. Everything will shine from the beauty of God’s glory, including us. We too will be restored, never again suffering death. Instead we will delight ourselves in the Lord’s abundance. And the joy felt will be great! So great that even the mountains, hills, and trees, will break forth with shouts of joy and clapping. So give thanks to the Lord for His gift of restoration born out of His great love!

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November 6th – 1 Peter 4:16

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1 Peter 4:16

Some scholars say that back in Peter’s time, being called a Christian was used as an insult by unbelievers. But we know there is nothing more wonderful than being known as a follower of Christ. And what an honor it is to suffer for Jesus’ sake. For one day, His glory will be revealed to all. And every knee will bow, every mouth confess Him as Lord. So any pain we experience as a Christian, we will do so thankfully, boldly, and without shame. Because nowhere do we resemble Christ more than when we endure hardship for His name and glory. In a world that tries to remove God from everything, Christian’s will face mockery, abuse, and even death. But oh the rewards we will receive when we stand before the Lord as overcomers. For just as we share in Christ’s suffering, we will share in His glory!

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October 28th – Titus 3:3

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Titus 3:3

As children who depend on our heavenly Father’s care, blessings, and strength everyday, it can be hard to understand how others can reject such a love. And sometimes that lack of understanding can come across as condescending, unloving, and hypocritical to unbelievers. That’s why Paul reminds Titus, and us, how Christians ought to behave. For once we too lived in darkness. We lived lives filled with every kind of sin, void of hope, and separated from God. But in His unmerited mercy, God rescued us from the jaws of death. Allowing us to live in the glorious light of His saving love. And so in treating others, we need to remember the amazing grace in which God treats us. We are to minister to the lost with a humble, gentle, compassionate, and loving spirit. So that the good deeds they see us do, will glorify our Father in heaven. (Matt. 5:16)

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May 10th – Ephesians 2:10

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Ephesians 2:10

God doesn’t use an assembly line where He rubber stamps His creations. Instead, each of us are a one of a kind piece of art, fearfully and wonderfully handcrafted by God Himself. (Ps. 139:14) From the number of hairs on our heads, to the things we are made to accomplish, the Lord painstakingly oversaw every detail of who He created us to be. But we can only fulfill the good works of God by abiding in Him. For it is through absolute surrender that we are able to accomplish our individual purpose and lead lives for God’s glory.

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Is there Any Hope? – Psalm 3

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Psalm 3

In 1927 a submarine of the Navy was accidentally rammed by a Coast Guard destroyer, and quickly sunk. Heroic efforts were made to rescue six known survivors trapped in the forward torpedo room, who had exchanged a series of signals with the rescue force, by tapping on the hull. As the trapped men used the last of available oxygen in the sub, they sent a Morse-coded message….”Is there any hope?” …

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January 18th – Psalm 96:1-3

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Psalm 96:1-3

No matter the circumstances, both good and bad, every day is a gift from God. And as we face this new year, and the unknown it holds, we can be sure of one thing. God is already there and in complete control. And in His great love and grace, He has allowed us to see yet another day, another month, and another year. So as each dawn rises, from thankful hearts, we should sing a new song to the Lord. A song of celebration for His faithfulness, mercy, and glory. “For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.” (Ps. 96:4)

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