How can we apply the concept of glorifying God in our daily lives? The Verse at the Center: John 12:23 “Jesus replied, ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.’ ” What It Means to Glorify God • To spotlight His worth, not our own • To reflect His character—holiness, love, truth, mercy • To respond with joyful obedience that shows He is our highest treasure Daily Heart Posture • Humility – James 4:10 • Surrender – Romans 12:1-2 • Gratitude – Psalm 103:1-2 • Expectation – looking for ways His glory can shine through us each day Practical Ways to Glorify God in Ordinary Moments • Work: approach each task “as working for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23) • Speech: let words be “gracious, seasoned with salt” (Colossians 4:6) • Relationships: show sacrificial love (John 13:34-35) • Time online: post what builds up and honors Christ (Ephesians 4:29) • Money and resources: give generously (2 Corinthians 9:6-8) • Body: treat it as His temple (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) • Creation care: steward the earth He declared “very good” (Genesis 1:31) When Life Gets Hard: Glorifying God Through Trials • Trust His purpose—“all things work together for good” (Romans 8:28) • Maintain joy—testimony to His sufficiency (James 1:2-4) • Persevere in faith—proves Him worthy (1 Peter 1:6-7) • Speak hope—share comfort received (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) Motivations Anchored in Scripture • 1 Corinthians 10:31 – “…whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” • Matthew 5:16 – “…let your light shine…that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” • 1 Peter 4:11 – “…so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.” • Psalm 115:1 – “Not to us, LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory…” • Colossians 3:17 – “Whatever you do…do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus…” Putting It Together: A Simple Daily Framework 1. Look Up – start the day acknowledging His greatness (Psalm 63:1-3). 2. Look In – invite the Spirit to search and align motives (Psalm 139:23-24). 3. Look Out – purposefully act, speak, and love so others see Him (Philippians 2:3-4). 4. Look Back – end the day thanking Him for every glimpse of His glory (1 Thessalonians 5:18). A Closing Encouragement When Jesus spoke of His own glorification, He headed toward the cross. In following Him, we glorify God by laying down self, lifting up Christ, and letting every corner of life echo the worth of our Savior. |
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