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I think as Christians we sometimes get so accustomed to saying certain phrases that they lose meaning to us over time. We may even know what they mean but they come out of our mouths so regularly that we often forget the power behind the words that we say. FOR GOD’S GLORY is one I use a lot, and I caught myself saying it the other day and thinking, “What do I mean when I say that exactly?” “May God get the Glory!” or “I want to share my testimony, so God gets the Glory!” I just felt this prompting in my spirit to look to scripture….
In the Bible, the glory of God is all about the incredible beauty, power, and presence of God. It’s more than just something God has; it’s who He is and everything He brings to the world. This glory shows up as His holiness, His perfection, and this unmatched greatness that fills everything He does. We’re talking about the way God’s character—His wisdom, love, and justice—shines through everything.
One way to understand God’s glory is through His presence and power, which often showed up visibly in the Old Testament, like the bright cloud that filled the temple or the pillar of fire that led the Israelites through the wilderness. This wasn’t just a dramatic display; it was a way of showing God’s real, powerful presence among His people. And His glory also reveals His absolute purity and perfection. When Isaiah saw a vision of God’s glory in the temple, he couldn’t help but cry out, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory,” because God’s presence was so overwhelmingly pure.
What’s beautiful is that God’s glory isn’t temporary like human glory—it doesn’t fade. It’s eternal, unchanging, and bound to who He is. And creation itself is meant to reflect this glory, to be a constant reminder of His power and beauty. In the New Testament, we see the fullest expression of God’s glory through Jesus, whose life, death, and resurrection showed God’s love in a way we could experience personally.
So ultimately, God’s glory is everything He is, shining into everything He does, and it changes everything it touches. As Christians we believe that honoring and reflecting this glory is the purpose of our lives and all creation.
The idea of “glorifying” God is really about honoring Him with your whole life.
1 Corinthians 10:31 says it clearly: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
Basically, no matter what you’re doing—even in the everyday stuff like eating and drinking—do it with the intention of honoring God. The context of this verse is about the freedom we have as believers in Christ, but Paul reminds us that even with that freedom, everything we do should still point back to God’s glory.
Glorifying God means being all in—fully committed to Him in every part of life. It’s about making sure every area of our lives reflects His glory. Think of it like this: we’re described as Christ’s bride in the Bible, right? And just like any marriage, building a relationship requires effort and intention on our part. I was thinking about how “date nights” with my husband help us connect on a deeper level. So, here’s the question: when was the last time you spent that kind of intentional time with Jesus?
Instead of questions to ponder this week I have a little challenge for you, and it’s kind of fun! Imagine planning a day to spend with Jesus—like, an actual day together. What would that look like? What would you wear? Where would you go? What would you bring? Would you want someone to come with you on the adventure? Think through the details and see where your heart and mind go. It’s just a way to bring your relationship with Him to life in a fresh way, and maybe inspire some new ways to connect with Him.
If you are bold enough…. Put that plan to action and spend a “Glory Day Getaway” with Jesus!
Thanks for reading, sweet friends!
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