SPEAKING FOR GOD’S GLORY
The crowds gathered in the Temple to hear Jesus were amazed at His teaching. They wondered how He had such knowledge and wisdom without training. He responded that His message came from God who sent Him. He did not speak for Himself. He did not seek His own glory, but to bring glory to God. His answer was also an accusation against the Jewish leaders who claimed to be teachers. Jesus accused them of seeking glory for themselves.
Let us seek to be like Jesus. Let us always speak, so that Jesus gets the glory. How ugly is the human temptation to seek our own glory and to care for our own image. May we all grow in our commitment to speak in a way that glorifies Christ and not ourselves. And may we always understand that we represent Christ every time we speak.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we desire to always speak and live in a way that brings glory to You and to Your Son. As we study Your Word, set our hearts aflame with Your Spirit, so that we speak in a way that always brings You glory. In Jesus’ name, amen.