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Throughout the Bible we see that God
does all things to glorify himself. He blesses and provides for his
people, displaying his awesome grace and love. He pours out his
wrath and judgment, showing his fierce justice and holiness. He
upholds all things, giving testimony to his eternal power and sovereignty.
Our God is a God of glory.
God works in us to glorify himself. God works through us
to glorify himself. Our whole source and purpose is to "glorify
God and enjoy Him forever" (Westminster Shorter Catechism).
That is the reason we were created. That is the reason we live.
We find purpose, fulfillment and satisfaction in glorifying God and his
Christ. It glorifies him to bless and provide for us. It
glorifies him when we let him lead us. We benefit from his glory.
But when we turn away, it glorifies God to discipline and punish us.
We suffer, but yet again it is to our benefit. However we must first
seek to "glorify God" before we can "enjoy Him".
Apart from his glory there is nothing.
It is for us to seek God's glory in everything. May we earnestly
echo the words of our Lord, "Father, glorify Thy name!" (Jn
12:28).
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