Posts Tagged ‘ Glory ’
For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself
Hebrews 6:13, ESV
We are called to go beyond the basic teachings of the gospel, and this includes becoming more aware that there is no one greater than God. He has given us His love and grace, and we must live out that love and grace with the Church and the rest of the world for His glory.
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
Proverbs 23:24, ESV
God gives commands according to His nature and our good. He makes us righteous when we believe in His only Son, the Wisdom of God who guides us.
“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.”
Exodus 20:8, ESV
God has many commands, and all are to His glory and our benefit. The command to rest is God’s grace of reminding us to relax and enjoy life and Him.
And he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.”
Mark 2:27, ESV
We were created to be the glory of God, and He created a time of rest for us. We ultimately find that rest in Christ, the full glory of God who dwells in those of us who believe.
For if we have been joined with Him in the likeness of His death, we will certainly also be in the likeness of His resurrection.
Romans 6:5, HCSB
Christ is risen from the grave, and He calls us to join in His resurrection. Believe it. Worship Him. Join Him in glory for eternity.
Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Hebrews 13:16, CSB
God created us for fellowship, but we broke that by stealing from His glory and our own honor. He became one of us to restore fellowship, and He calls us to similarly sacrifice and care for each other to His glory.
But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”
1 Corinthians 2:9, ESV
We do not understand God, the salvation He offers, the power He offers, or eternity. But when we believe in Christ’s work and grace, we get a taste when the Holy Spirit fills us.
Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah
Psalm 24:10, ESV
There is one God, and He alone is worthy of all praise and glory. He has given us His Holy Spirit to guide us in truth and worship as we carry His Name into the world.
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
Psalm 19:1, ESV
Creation itself shouts that there is a God, and He makes good and beautiful things. Seek Him, and see the beauty He can make in your life.
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4, ESV
It takes humility to admit we’re wrong and need help. Until we can do that, we’re under God’s wrath. When we admit our need for God, He honors us with forgiveness, life, and the glory offered through His Son.
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