GOD'S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE - PART 3

So far we have said that:
• We were created to have a personal and intimate relationship with God
• We were created to live for Him

The Bible also teaches that we were created to glorify Him (to bring Him glory.)
1st Corinthians 10:31 says “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Now, that is a concept that seems a little abstract. What does it mean to glorify God? How do we glorify God? To put it into perspective, if I were to get the glory in something that I’ve accomplished, (let’s say that I’m a good chef and people really like my cooking) I would tell others that I’m a very creative person that likes to invent. I would say that I’m smart, intelligent, that I work hard, without the help of others. I will get all the credit, because I want people to focus on me. On the other hand, if I want to give God the glory, I would say that God gave me the talents, intelligence and abilities to cook well for His glory. I don’t get the credit; God does. The focus is not on me, but on God.

I’m reminded of a passage in Deuteronomy 8, where the Lord is warning the Israelites once they enter and prosper in the land of Canaan, not to forget Who brought them out of Egypt, Who provided for their needs when they couldn’t do it themselves in the wilderness, and Who gives the ability and power to prosper. The following verses are a key to understand what it means to give God the glory: “17 He (The Lord) did all this so you would never say to yourself, 'I have achieved this wealth with my own strength and energy.'18 Remember the LORD your God. He is the One who gives you power to be successful.” (NLT)

So, let’s bring Him honor through what we say, how we act, and how we think. Acknowledge Him in all you think and do. Make it known to others, point others to Him by giving Him the credit for whatever you say and do. To glorify God means we have a heart full of gratitude, for it is He who gives us all that we posses (material and immaterial.)