He staggered not at the promise of God through
unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God (Romans 4:20).
There’s nothing, absolutely nothing, the Lord
hasn’t done for you yet. Ephesians 1:3 emphasizes this truth: "Blessed be
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all
spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ." He has already endowed
you with every blessing you could ever imagine. The Apostle Peter also attested
to this in 2 Peter 1:3: "According as his divine power hath given unto us
all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him
that hath called us to glory and virtue."
This therefore means that your life should be that
of praise, glory, and thanksgiving to the Lord, every day, everywhere, and at
all times. Knowing that the Lord has so blessed you, you should live to glorify
Him in all things. Seek His glory in all circumstances. Instead of looking at
the problem, sickness, pain or trouble, choose to look at the Word, and act
accordingly. His Word is where the glory is.
Abraham is a perfect example in this regard. God
told him that through his wife, Sarah, he would have a son, in whom all the
nations of the earth would be blessed. Sarah wasn’t only barren at the time,
she had also reached the menopause. What then did Abraham do? That’s what
we read in our opening verse: He was strong in faith, giving glory to God.
Abraham had a faith-lock on his miracle by looking
out only for the glory of God in that contrary situation. No wonder, he gave
God glory. You give glory to God by upholding His Word as the absolute truth,
refusing to allow circumstances to sway you otherwise.
If for example, you’ve had problems in your physical
body, maybe it’s a growth somewhere in your body; don’t talk about the growth.
Don’t complain about the pain. Instead, choose to see that it’s gone from your
body, and as a result, start giving glory to God. Confess your healing and
health, not the sickness. Declare prosperity, not lack. Speak life, not death.
That’s one sure way of looking out for His glory in your life.
Confession
Dear Father, I thank you for my life, which is a
perfect reflection of the glory in your Word. Today, my faith is strong and
alive, because I know that the One who lives in me is greater than the whole
world. I’m fully persuaded that your Word concerning me is the absolute
reality. Blessed be God!
further study: 1 John 5:4; Hebrews 11:1-2
1 Year Bible Reading : Acts
9:32-43 Ezra 1-3
2 Year Bible Reading : 2
Corinthians 7:1-8 Isaiah 8
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