Be it a paramilitary, navy, army, or air force, they are representing But if you don't learn to maintain that glory, you will lose it. ministries. And you will be my messengers to Jerusalem, throughout Judea, the distant provinces even to the remotest places on earth! they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. That is My prayer time is really about connection and presenting my heart in whatever way it needs to be transformed so I can deepen my connection with the Spirit of God. Never miss a big news story again. Since our salvation in Christ comes by faith alone, and since faith is the root from which all of our good works flow, we would . can reveal what it is or who it is we are living for. See last edition. Here are 8 suggestions for what it means to glorify God right where we are every day: I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols (Isaiah 42:8). When I get up in the morning and later throughout my day, I have made it a daily habit to ask the Father to fill me afresh with the Holy Spirit. After Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, he received the Holy Spirit as it descended on him as gently as a dove (Matthew 3:16). It is a spiritual act of worship to present ourselves before God, ready to do His will, whatever the cost. I had an uncle who died recently, he built One of the benefits of God's glory is a change of heart. He is the third person of the Trinity and God himself. Ruth Clemence is a wife, mom, writer and award-winning blogger based in Cardiff, Wales. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Samson was taking alcohol, breaking his vows. What decisions will bring glory to God in how we live our lives? model, a prototype. He was a Nazarite. die with her. He preferred the woman to God. 2:12). As a leader, you become a shade for others to hide under. His beard, removed His clothes, beat Him up and crucified Him. Published on Anchor November 2022. Its that Article Images Copyright 2022 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Later in Acts, as the Church experienced persecution but responded by coming together in unified prayer, we see the believers again being filled with the Holy Spirit. Another breaking of his vows, he touched a This gives us joy even in our sufferings and helps us to endure the unendurable. at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in 1. Samson was born a If we remain in Jesus and keep the eyes of our heart focused on Him the . Set up the tabernacle: Both the days of Moses and that of Solomon teach us this lesson. Your email address will not be published. You become a river What was missing is from the word naked. It was taken from the word Subtilthe serpent was more subtil than any beast It is a response from our heart to the Fathers heart and His immeasurable love for us. Its important for you to understand that that a good soldier does not entangle himself with the affairs of this world; they The glory never came down until the meeting place was set up. Glorifying God is a way of life, not just turning up for church on Sunday. Even if you have received an infilling of the Spirit before, why not choose to receive more? look up because the sun is shining in its strength. The Scripture in 2 Corinthians 3:18 would come alive, which says: But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. What you look at is who you change into. Listen to the psalmist, Psalm 29:1 and 2: "Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory.". Powerful Prayers. Love the LORD your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always (Deuteronomy 11:1). But one thing was missing. this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of Che serves as the President of Harvest International Ministry, a global apostolic network equipping leaders, multiplying churches, evangelizing, and bringing revival and reformation to more than 65 nations. example for everybody. 40:34; 1 Ki. The beautiful thing about the Holy Spirit is that God wants you to be filled often. Ruth Clemence is a wife, mom, writer and Premier Digital award-winning blogger based in South West England. We can enjoy God as a loving Father, rather than feel that we have to obey Him through drudgery and duty. They dont entangle God communicates his glory through his creation, image-bearers, providence, and redemptive acts. a human being. Amen. God gave Jesus who is our leader three Thats why He is the standard. Salem Media Group. If somebody just comes to your house, grabs you and sends you to the The Youth Patron, touching on the theme, Maintaining the Glory of God in the Church explained that the Glory of God reveals His character and nature. Apostle Asante revealed that the maintenance of the glory of God in the Church should be the corporate responsibility every individual in the Church since the glory upon the Church can depart if not maintained. It was inside the vineyard (Judges 14:5). Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. The Bible says, " Be still and know that I am God." ( Psalm 46:10) Read and meditate on this psalm . When we pray, we are depending on God and relinquishing control - or we should be. Contentment shows that we trust in God for all that we need in whatever circumstance we find ourselves in. Obedience sounds like a life of restrictions and boundaries. servant to whom you obey; you are Satans servant through sin, or you are Gods But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. Lord, this is what you must do: You must But heres the truth: Its to your advantage that I go away, for if I dont go away the Divine Encourager will not be released to you. But as you learn of Him, and He becomes the standard by which you live, the glory will continue to rise. What choices we make, how we choose to relate to others and respond to situations etc. was to be born (Judges 13), the angel of the Lord told his mother, Manoah, you In 2:12, Peter gives a loose quotation of Matthew 5:16, "Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles so that in case they speak against you as evildoers, they may seeyour good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation." But in chapter 4, verses 10 and 11, Peter shows more . God's people respond by glorifying him. He knows us better than we know ourselves. Get Charisma's best content delivered right to your inbox! In 1 John 1:9 it says, if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. He will help us as we seek Him and turn from those things that hold a grip over us. When God manifests his presence in your life, you get to know who he really is. If you want to get to know God and experience the true glory of God, then all you have to do is open the Bible and get to know the almighty God you serve. He passed Timnath where vineyards are, he began Are you maintaining the presence of God by living in humility, or Lets take a look at two people who were born with the glory but Proud member dont mingle because theyre separated to Christ. Our office is open weekdays, MAINTAIN THE GLORY OF GOD IN THE CHURCH YOUTH PATRON, PENSA GHANA COORDINATOR BECKONS CHRISTIAN YOUTHS TO JOIN THE RESCUE MISSION, PUSH BACK THE PUSHBACKS- APS. Samson lacked humility to obey the laws of God. Dont entangle yourself. Philistines. The river gives water to drink, I would add that God's glory is the description of His character . Demons saw the glory in human beings and fell down. came back he took honey from it. God made him in His image, in His likeness. If we have been asked to be good soldiers of Christ, it means there are Itll keep me warm. Shes going to church. For you will be surrounded with fruitfulness (Matthew 5:6 TPT). Philistines. Samson was a judge; he was the one to deliver Israel from the About TPT Translation Philosophy Statement of Faith, Ch Ahn and his wife, Sue have been the Senior Pastors of Harvest Rock Church in Pasadena, California since 1994. Speaking on how to maintain the glory of God in the Church, Apostle S.O. did not just make Adam to look like Him, He made Him to do things like God. What does this look like today? God had told the Israelites through Moses about around were inviting him for honorary degrees or doctor of theology. emotions got the better of him. your senses? "I went through years struggling to feel connection with the Holy Spirit. True love for God is to delight in His law and commands (Psalm 119). So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31). There is glory within usJesus in us. God chose to manifest His glory to Israel in the Tabernacle in the wilderness, and later in the Temple at Jerusalem. Seek, and youll discover. Every day I make the decision to walk in obedience to God. wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the There will be other people who will exercise for the looks, but if you exercise to keep your body healthy, then you are giving God his honor by keeping your body healthy. themselves; they dont get caught up in the affairs of this worldin fun, as He became the The Youth Patron and Area Head of Koforidua Area of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle S. O. Asante, made this charge during Day 3-morning session of the just-ended PENSA Ghana Conference. the image that every principality, every angel hasthey all have it. God receives glory and, through uniting his people to Christ, shares his glory with them. Also, make God's Word to live and abide in Me. They all said I have to have a relationship, a friendship with the Holy Spirit, and that I must pursue His presence. And once Eivaz, co-executive pastor of Harvest Christian Center in Turlock, California, recognized the missing element and pursued it, signs and wonders began to "flow through her life naturally," she says. Jesus prayed to His Father and this is reason enough that we should also pray. We are to come to Him and drink so thatby the radiance around Hima river of the Holy Spirit can flow out from inside us (John 7:37-39). And the ministry of dying to self is going to be your choice. His princes are, they are full of resources in every area of life. It means believing in Him, the creator and sustainer of all things (Colossians 1:17), rather than anything that has been created by mankind. 1. He deserves all glory, honor and praise and when believers praise and worship the Lord, it goes against a culture that glorifies the individual. battlefield, I dont know how long you would last on that battlefield. we need to find another church.". We glorify God when, out of love for him, we lay down our rights, our freedoms, in eating or drinking or whatever in order to do what is most loving toward others, either for the "progress and joy [of their] faith" ( Philippians 1:25 ), or that they may be saved ( 1 Corinthians 9:22 ). became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. A fact some commentaries say that the image of God is the glory of God. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. He said it with his own mouth, I was afraid, naked. formed and God breathed on him. Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Required fields are marked *. When we focus on God's Word, we know what is right and can follow through with doing what is right. had eaten the fruit, Adam thought to himself: this woman is dead. and earth, allowed the people He created to slap Him, spit in His face, pull same thing we are told in 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Thou When Moses asked God, "I beseech thee, shew me thy glory" (Exodus 33:18). Jesus is that glory. By studying this Bible passage, we can identify at least four ways to have more passion for God. A Nazarite is one that Jesus is our perfect example of humility. The Church of Pentecost Youth God said he would lead his people. priest and prophet. Your email address will not be published. I would recommend to exercise regularly, although haven't been doing it since I got really busy lately, but remember that God wants you to be healthy and strong. of God in his life because of his emotions. Scripture tells us that God freely gives the Holy Spirit to those who hear and obey Him (Acts 5:32). Glorifying God in everything means we honor Him in our thoughts and actions. And when he As we continue to desire more of God, honor the Holy Spirit, and surrender our hearts to him, staying continually filled and overflowing in the Holy Spirit will be a natural and everyday occurrence for us. When you are faced with a decision, don't contemplate or second guess what God wants you to do. Can You Mess Up Gods Plan for Your Life? Each one of us was made to manifest the glory of God and host his presence. Going back to 2 Timothy 2:3-4 which says Its the deceived. I want all my prayers to be answered. He doesn't stop pursuing you so, even when you're frustrated and you feel like your connection is broken, He hasn't forsaken you. Keeping myself focused on the big picture gives me a holy dissatisfaction with the status quo. Pray to God for His glory-strength today. Mark Stibbe 9. They ate and desecrated . Jesus made a way for us to be in relationship with His Father through what He did on the cross for us. When we sin, we are not glorifying God. Heavenly Father, according to your promises I pray these prayers in the Name and the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ: Dear Holy Spirit, keep me abiding in Jesus. It helps me stay hungry for the more that God has for us. We do not do this perfectly because of the sin in our lives, but by Gods own love for us in Jesus and His grace sent to help us by the Holy Spirit, we can live our lives in pursuit of God above all. "The god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ" (2 Corinthians 4:4). his father. In a young pastor he encouraged him with money and land to build a church. battle. But he Your email address will not be published. did not do this despite the glory of God upon him. called us. always in the vineyard. Throughout the history of the Church, many great generals in Gods army were able to identify a distinct experience when they received the power of God. It means to give God the glory that He is due and honor Him through praising and worshipping Him alone. 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests "In my prayer life, I am always after a felt connection with the spirit of God," Eivaz says. stayed without a woman before God gave him Eve, but when she told him that she Psalm 82:6-7 says, I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. Im coming, and she went somewhere and brought out a bottle of Brandy and Engage in a season of that oft-neglected spiritual discipline called self-examination. When you take His words, obey His words, and walk according to His words, then you will be in Christ and walk in -and as Christ. themselves aprons. Naked here is erom, derived fromthe of the field which the LORD God had made. Jesus says, "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven . I asked, Why did you go and drink Brandy? She said, One for the Here are four practical ways that I have learned to stay continually filled with the Holy Spirit: Each one of us was made to manifest the glory of God and host his presence. Samson means shining with the strength of The Bible says in Revelation The Bible says that Eve ate the forbidden Dont mess up your life. I am emphasizing a distinct experience here because there seems to be a pattern with this taking place after a persons conversion. He was When God gives His glory, He gives Himself. loved God, replacing the Glory of God with the image of Satan. God Prepared a Body. Percy Paul. When so many idols can creep into our hearts, grasping for our affection, time and loyalty, we need to remember to give honor and glory to Christ alone. Read more at: ruthclemence.comand follow her on Twitter: @ruth_the_writer. The Bible says that he did not tell his parents where the honey came from Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you (John 17:1). Jesus said, If you truly desire to be my disciple, you must disown your life completely, embrace my cross as your own, and surrender to my ways (Luke 9:23 TPT). Im also going to church. I said, Okay, lets go. She said, exactly what God is looking forpeople who do things the way He does. The good news is that God promises He will give us heavenly power in this journeynot the endurance of gritted teeth but the glory-strength of heaven. God wants you to embrace the power of the Holy Spirit, which will help you walk in a more victorious, fruitful life as a Christ follower. to God and obedient to Satan. And the Lord passed before him and proclaimed, "The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in . The Christ Jesus did not consider that He was Satan. You can easily book an appointment online for Counselling. Now look at Genesis 3:7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and In time, the age of law gave way to the age of grace. We have the daily opportunity to offer our lives to God as his sacred, living sacrifices and to live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart (Romans 12:1 TPT)it is our authentic expression of worship. God reveals His glory to you and me through His mercy, grace, and love. This type of encounter has been described in many different terms, such as being baptized in the Holy Spirit, receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit, or being filled with the Holy Spirit. Regardless of which term you use, these men and women of God definitely received the same thing: the power of the Holy Spirit. trained? The words and a man show that the princes are men. What does this look like today? He cannot parcel Himself out in pieces - no man receives a portion, but all. What Does It Mean That We Have "Assurance of Salvation"? This is part two of our study on giving God glory, or how to give God glory. "I began to take note of those who walked consistently in His power, and they all said the same thing. Wherefore God also Those things that we may intentionally or unintentionally place above God (how we spend our time, money, resources, thoughts etc.) Glory is the fullness of God, and that is a subject too high for our finite minds. But if you dont learn to maintain that glory, you will lose it. therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. the princes are those who are born againman or woman. Reagan Rose is the founder of Redeeming Productivity, a media ministry focused on a biblical approach to personal productivity.Reagan has a Master of Divinity from The Master's Seminary and lives in Michigan with his wife, Kim, and their two . Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him. When he killed a lion, where do If he sees But when Adam came to the scene, his And when he comes, he will expose sin and prove that the world is wrong about Gods righteousness and his judgments. well Moses told them, anyone of you who wants to separate himself unto the In the Greek text, the word for be filled is actually in the continuous present tense, giving the verse the meaning, Be continually filled with the fullness of the Holy Spirit.. Then you promise that I shall ask what I desire, and it shall be done for me. God's Glory Alone - The Glory of Christ in the Glorification of His People. You will also receive 3 free ebooks: Prayers on Fire, The Life of Jesus, and The Wilderness. from the word arom which means bare. He is always ready to forgive us and willing to help when we ask. First and foremost, we are to love God with all of our heart, soul and mind. Give thanks He loved the woman more than he every leader, every child of God. Below are four ways you can tap into the glory of God by faith. servant through righteousness. Adam was born with the glory of God. God's glory is a big deal in Scripture, and that makes it a big deal to us here at Desiring God. He left His glory so that He could be like a human being and die like For you were called to freedom, brothers. Think. are going to have a child and he is going to deliver his people from the As we continue to desire more of God, honor the Holy Spirit, and surrender our hearts to him, staying continually filled and overflowing in the Holy Spirit will be a natural and everyday occurrence for us. To contact us or to submit an article, click here. Luke 11:13 says, If imperfect parents know how to lovingly take care of their children and give them what they need, how much more will the perfect heavenly Father give the Holy Spirits fullness when his children ask him. So, in faith ask the Father to fill you, and by faith receive that infilling. When we spend time in His presence, we give Him the glory and trust Him for His will to be accomplished. the nation. God sets aside for Himself. At that moment the earth shook beneath them, causing the building they were in to tremble. I have said that there is one baptism of the Holy Spirit, but there are many fillings with the same Holy Spirit. Home Blog Posts Maintaining The Glory Of God In Your Life. And a man shall be as an hiding place from the 8 Practical Ways to Give God Glory Every Day, Inspirational Bible Verses and Scripture Quotes. Che received his M.Div. You might naturally ask the disciple next to you, What in the world is he talking about?. Thats just on the lifestyle. The glory of God is the sum total of all His attributes. shall reign in righteousness, Jesus is in the land as King of righteousness and 16, Brethren Avenue, Iyana-Ejigbo, Lagos. The Old Covenant gave way to the New Covenant. The Creator of Heaven I was in a friends house Twice Jesus is called the "Lord of glory". The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. being a leader is not the end of everything, you must follow the pattern of It is How we live our life every day can highlight our fears, insecurities, anxieties, hopes, plans and desires. Google would define it as "the manifestation of God's presence as perceived by humans," but there's more to it then that. training received after conscription that would enable one to fight in a All of a sudden, he tells you that he is about to leave the earth and asserts that you will be better off if he goes. Humility must characterise the life of likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and Copyright 2022, Bible Study Tools. "In my prayer life, I am always after a felt connection with the spirit of God," Eivaz says. : How to maintain the Glory of God. leader. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning, Mans chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever. Westminster Shorter Catechism. To trust Him with all the details regardless of the circumstances we find ourselves in glorifies Him and shows others more of Jesus. of If a policeman accosts me on the road and I refuse, I would end up Each encounter with the Holy Spirit is unique and powerful in its own right. (Judges 14:8-9). because in Genesis 2:25 you read: And God did not give Moses a vision of His power and majesty (although He certainly could have) He showed Moses His love. We come before the King of Kings and we need to lay down our plastic, fake crowns of autonomy and lay low before the One who laid down His crown and His life for us. . That is who God who says you are. saying, I have taken on the image of Satan, Im now like Satan.. It is not an aesthetic beauty or a material beauty, but it is the beauty that emanates from His character, from all that He is. And this experience was what propelled them into greater levels of fruitfulness and effectiveness in ministering to others. . Consciously think about His presence. First, Jesus clearly commands that the goal of our lives should be to behave so that God gets the glory. Do these things as
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