What actions can we take to honor God's "glory" in our daily lives? Rooted in Jude’s Doxology “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power, and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.” (Jude 1:25) Keeping Our Eyes on His “Only” Glory • Acknowledge God as the sole recipient of glory—refuse to give ultimate credit elsewhere (Isaiah 42:8). • Begin each day confessing, “Yours is the majesty, power, and authority.” • Guard against self-exaltation; redirect compliments back to Him (Psalm 115:1). Overflowing With Continuous Praise • Speak and sing of His greatness throughout the day (Psalm 29:2). • Use Scripture songs, playlists, or quiet moments to voice gratitude. • End the day recounting specific ways He showed His power. Living Obediently Under His Authority • Submit choices—time, money, relationships—to Christ’s lordship (Luke 6:46). • Filter decisions through 1 Corinthians 10:31: “whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” • When conviction comes, repent quickly, restoring fellowship and witness. Serving in His Strength, Not Ours • Rely on the Spirit’s enabling rather than personal ability (1 Peter 4:11). • Pray before tasks, “Lord, supply the strength; receive the credit.” • Celebrate victories by highlighting what He accomplished through you. Displaying His Light Before Others • Let good works point observers to God, not self (Matthew 5:16). • Share the gospel plainly, crediting Jesus as Savior (Romans 1:16). • Speak of answered prayer to neighbors and coworkers, magnifying His faithfulness. Choosing Humility and Contentment • Accept unnoticed service roles; unseen obedience still exalts Him (Colossians 3:23-24). • Practice gratitude rather than comparison, recognizing every gift as His (James 1:17). • Praise others’ successes without envy, affirming God’s diverse grace (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). Persevering With Eternity in View • Remember Jude’s timeline: “before all time, and now, and for all eternity.” • Endure trials, knowing present faithfulness results in eternal commendation (2 Corinthians 4:17). • Encourage fellow believers to keep running for the unfading crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4). Honoring God’s glory daily is a rhythm of worship, obedience, service, humility, witness, and hopeful endurance—all through Jesus Christ our Lord. |
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