We shall not benefit from reading the Old Testament unless we look for and meditate on the glory of Christ in its pages.
From 2 Corinthians 3:9: “For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, much more does the ministry of justification abound in glory!”
John Owen (1616-1683) was an English Puritan church leader and theologian.
From Isaiah 6:3: “And one called to another and said: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory.'”
Expecting our best
God shall never rest
God’s future glory
Becomes our story
Adopting each child
Life now reconciled
What’s lying ahead?
God’s plan weaves its thread
Life fosters trials
Coming with each mile
His Word, guidance, love
Shining from above
God’s sacred fitness
Our constant witness
Daring to dream now
God’s mercy allows
Caring, righteous Lord
Trusting His accord
Patience encouraged
Waiting with courage
Together working
Blessed networking
Humbleness fills life
Removing all strife
Sowing fertile seeds
Harvest’s bread now feeds
Called by Jesus Christ
His blood sacrificed
Glory fills God’s name
Building each life’s frame
From 1 Corinthians 10:31: “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.”
Originally published October, 2020.
Darkness
Chasing thee
Seeking salvation’s assurance
Refuge on eagle’s wings
Forgiveness
Darkness
Closing in
Storm follows storm
Boarding mercy’s trusted flight
Redemption
Darkness
Sent away
Light’s righteousness shines
Heart filled with gratitude
Faithfulness
We exist to exhibit God, to display His glory. We serve as canvases for His brush stroke, papers for His pen, soil for His seeds, glimpses of His image.
From Romans 11:36: “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.”
We know that God is everywhere; but certainly we feel His presence most when His works are in the grandest scale spread before us.
From Psalm 111:2-3: “Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Full of honor and majesty is His work, and His righteousness endures forever.
Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) was an English novelist and poet. Many of her writings are considered classics in English literature.
When God crowns your merits, He is not crowning anything but His own gifts.
From 1 Peter 4:8-10: “Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.”
Our ultimate aim in life is not to be healthy, wealthy, prosperous, or problem free. Our ultimate aim in life is to bring glory to God.
From Psalm 86:12: “I give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify Your name forever.”
From Psalm 19:1: “The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims His handiwork.”
Witnessing God’s presence
Singing of His glory
Creation shouts with joy
Reading Bible’s story
Declaring His knowledge
Forming this earthly place
Father’s ageless Word speaks
Filling eternal grace
Blessing heavens above
Seeing Creator’s hand
God’s perfect plan at work
Spanning across this land
Soaring with each sunrise
Praising from empty tomb
Son of God defeats death
Breathing faith, now in bloom
Lasting Word from God’s heart
Covering creation
Blessed rock and refuge
Forming life’s foundation
From Psalm 19:14: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
The greatest honor we can give Almighty God is to live gladly because of the knowledge of His love.
From Proverbs 4:25-27: “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.”
Our Lord’s Resurrection destiny is to bring “many sons unto glory.” The fulfilling of His destiny gives Him the right to make us sons and daughters of God.
From Luke 24:25-26: “Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into His glory?”
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