“Lord Let Us Be A Display Of Your Glory”

Matthew 5:16

Display is defined as to show or exhibit; make visible; example; presentation; exposure.

Whether we eat or drink or whatever we do, we must do it all to the glory of God. When Moses asks to see the glory of God, God puts His glory on display by rehearsing His attributes. When we confess sin, we are putting on display His glory by declaring His righteousness. That is David’s point in Psalm 51:4: “Against You, You only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that You are justified when You speak and blameless when you judge.” Our God is a forgiving God. When we forgive others, we are proclaiming His compassion and eagerness to forgive. If God does all things for our good (and He does), then demonstrating our trust in Him puts His nature and character on display. The life of Abraham provides a remarkable example of this. With respect to the promise of God, Abraham did not waver in unbelief, but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God.” At the end of his life, Paul recounts how the Lord stood with him, strengthened him, and rescued him from every evil deed, and concludes that the Lord will bring him safely to his heavenly kingdom, to Him be the glory forever and ever. Trusting God declares His glory. Jesus says: “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit.” Living a life that adorns God’s attributes puts His glory on display. When His communicable attributes are reflected in our lives, it not only produces fruit, but it glorifies God. Psalm 50:23 says, “He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies Me.” The Lord encourages and invites us to, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble and I will rescue you and you will glorify me.” Praying glorifies God. Like a city built on a hill or a lamp set on a lampstand, glorifying God entails letting the light of the attributes of God shine before men so that others will join with us in glorifying our Father in heaven. Lord let us be a display of Your glory.

I come by this morning to remind you we must live a lifestyle that is consumed with putting God’s glory on display. God created us for His glory. Be bless and I love you!!! JE