The Glory of God

So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

These words were spoken by Paul to the church of Corinth in an attempt to reshape a fallible perspective. As humans, we are naturally self-gratifying, inward-focused creatures. Despite this inclination, God has chosen us to bring Him glory. In fact, our existence in itself was created to bring God glory (Isaiah 43:6-7). That’s something that can be a little difficult to wrap one’s mind around when culture, inward desires, and sugar-coated understandings of God suggest otherwise. You see, we don’t always look at God’s full character.

While God holds many titles, we tend to hold on to the ones we like best.  He is a loving father, a friend, a healer, a counselor, and a redeemer. What if we were to re-focus, however, on one of His greatest qualities? What if we were to view God as more than someone who helps us in times of need? The truth is, God is powerful. He is glorious. He is Holy. In fact, His full presence is something we are not even capable of handling (consider Moses’ encounter with God on Mount Sinai (Exodus 33:20)). We are selling ourselves, and, quite frankly, God short if we do not honor this aspect of His nature.

As His creation, it should be our joy to give Him glory. He gave us, whom He did not need, life. He gave us, a people who chose to sin against Him, a chance for restoration. He gave us, an undeserving people, a chance to bring Him glory.

Sometimes we can forget what it’s really all about. While culture, sugar-coated Christianity, and selfish desires tell us that a relationship with God is solely for our benefit, there is a much greater picture. More than this, we are created with the purpose of bringing God glory in everything we do.

This week, I challenge you. First, ask yourself: Am I viewing the full nature of God? If not, study further upon who He is. Secondly, consider the question: Am I living every moment for the glory of God? If not, where can I improve?

Let’s bring God the glory that is already His. 

Written by: Tamara Sturdivant

Edited by: De Ann Sturdivant