RHAPSODY OF REALITIES WITH PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME* DATE● ● ● FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2013* TOPIC● ● ● HOW TO GIVE HIM GLORY This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him (John 2:11). Many believe theyre giving God glory when they merely say, Lord, I give you the glory. If truly theyre giving Him glory that way, then where is the glory? There has to be something to show for it. Its like going to church, and saying, Lord, I give you the offering, and you dont put anything in the offering basket. If you picked an item in a shop and told the shopkeeper, I give you the money, will the shopkeeper let you go just because you said, I give you the money? Certainly not! Hed ask you for the money. Youll have to back up your statement with paying the required amount for the purchased item. In the same way, much more than saying it, the way to give God glory is by doing what He asked you to do and showing the results: declaring that they were done in the Name of Jesus, according to His Word. Lets take the Lord Jesus for an example; when He turned water into wine, the Bible says, He manifested forth His glory. When He commanded the paralytic to rise up and walk and it happened, the people glorified God when they saw the miracle (Luke 5:26). Likewise, in the city called Nain, when He raised the only son of a widow back to life, the Bible says, And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people (Luke 7:16). Whenever you act on Gods Word, and it produces result, and then you go ahead to praise Him for it, or others see it and praise Him, the Lord is glorified. Thats why He delights in answering our prayers. He loves to see us actualize our hopes and dreams, and then praise Him for it. Some people dont know this, so they pray religiously, not expecting to receive answers. If only they knew that the glory of God lies in answering our prayers! Have the audacity of faith to expect answers when you pray, because the Lord derives glory from answering your prayers. It brings to mind the words of Jesus in John 15:8, Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. His joy is for you to have a fruitful, productive, and effective walk in righteousness. F U R T H E R S T U D Y: Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. John 15:7-8 7: If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8: Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you that my life is for your glory, and I show forth your virtues, excellence, perfections and beauty today. Im prospering and making progress on all sides because youve ordained me to an excellent life of fruitfulness and productivity, in Jesus Name. Amen! DAILY SCRIPTURE READING 1 Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Peter 3 Ezekiel 5-7 2 Year Bible Reading plan: John 16:1-11 1 Chronicles 29
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