English was not the common language in the city where Anna and her family lived. But in spite of this language barrier, she had met four girls her age and had become their friend. Anna longed to share Christ with these friends and had often asked others to pray that God would show her how. Eventually, Anna did share Him with her friends, but not in the way anyone would have expected...
Two weeks ago, Anna and her Mom had gone for a bike ride, just like they had done on many occasions. While on a path they had traveled over and over, an accident occurred and, as Anna's Daddy said, there is no good way to say this other than "Anna went home to be with her Lord."
After she died, there were two Memorial Services held in the town where she lived. One of the service's was held in her home. At this service, Anna's four young friends came. During the service the gospel was presented through an interpreter and her friends heard the Truth. Only God knows how the friends responded. But what we do know is that Anna's life brought glory to God and, even in death, her testimony lives.
How can our lives, like Anna's, reflect God's glory?
- We have to know the One who is the true reflection of God's glory.
Jesus, the Son of God "is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful Word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven." (Hebrews 1:3)
Have you received God's forgiveness for your sins? God offers eternal life as a free gift. It isn't something we earn or deserve. (Ephesians 2:8-9) You can receive eternal life by believing in Jesus alone. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 - In order to reflect God's glory we need to know who God is.
We find out who He is by reading His Word. His Word has given us everything we need for living a godly life that will bring Him glory and praise. In 2 Peter 1:3-4 it says, "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that we may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." - We need to daily live in a way that reflects or represents God's glory well. He deserves nothing less.
In the video series, "Living Beyond Yourself", Beth Moore said, "Lord, let your glory so fill me that you push out my old nature." May that be our prayer today.
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Bring God praise
- How does your attitude, your speech, your actions, your thoughts, what you watch, and the way you treat others, etc., reflect God's glory and bring Him praise?
- Read Colossians 2:6-7 and Colossians 3:1-17
- Underline or write down everything you find about godly living.
- Ask God to show you if there is any sin in your life that would hinder you from living a godly life. "Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires." Romans 6:12
- Confess any known sin to Him and thank Him for His forgiveness. (1 John 1:9)
- Write down the verse below on an index card and place it where you will see it often as a reminder.
"You are worthy, our Lord, and God
to receive glory and honor and honor and power,
for You created all things,
and by Your will they were created and have their being."
Revelation 4:11
