LIVING FOR HIS GLORY – Pastor Chris
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021
And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again (2 CORINTHIANS 5:15)
In these last days, there’s only one thing that matters: living for the Lord; living for His glory; living a life of purpose. Jesus showed us the example to follow in this regard. In John 17:4, He said, *“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.”
That ought to be your thinking as well; glorifying the Father should be your passion and purpose for living. How do you glorify the Father? It’s by doing His will; doing that which He commits to you and finishing the work. Have you discovered His purpose for your life? Are you about His work?
The purpose of the Father is the salvation of the whole world. That’s the reason He sent Jesus. And your purpose in life is connected to this. No matter what you do in life, if you’re not reaching the lost and winning souls, you’re living an empty life. The Bible says God is unwilling that any should perish but that all men should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). You bring Him glory in making this happen.
He seeks to beautify the lives of those around you, and lead them into righteousness through you; that’s living a purposeful life. It doesn’t matter how fruitful or effective you might have been in other areas, you must seek to excel in soul winning, in taking the Gospel to the lost, hopeless, hurting and downtrodden, not just in your world, but also in the regions beyond.
A life well lived, a successful life that pleases God, is one that achieves those things God destined you to do. Therefore, bring Him glory by being effectual in leading men to righteousness.
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PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me the opportunity and ability to influence those in my world with the Gospel. I go forth today, in the fullness of the blessings of Christ, impacting my world with your grace and righteousness, turning men from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
JOHN 15:8
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
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.
2 CORINTHIANS 5:15 AMPC
And He died for all, so that all those who live might live no longer to and for themselves, but to and for Him Who died and was raised again for their sake.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 6:1-29 & Leviticus 24
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 17:1-13 & Exodus 4
