CALLED TO GLORY (PART 2)
Roman 8:30; “Moreover, whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified”
We understand that God’s calling for His children is to glorify them. Why then the lack and evident absence of glory in the health, marriage, family, finances, ministry and other affairs in the lives of so many believers?
The answer is simply because they are not *shining*. The secret to glory is shining. And the secret to shining is light. God tells us we are lights in the world (Matt. 5:14), to shine in the darkness of this world (Phil. 2:15). When you have a light at night, and don't switch it on, you remain in darkness, only when the light is switched on, will you see and know things. Many believers have refused to switch on this light which is within them, and as such, the darkness (issues, problems, barriers, bondages and limitations) of this world still holds them under subjection. Only a light that is shining can subdue all darkness (John 1:5).
Many believers are simply not shining. They have relegated the light in them to the background. As children of God, we are expected to glorify Him with the light that we carry (Matt. 5:15-16). If your life is not glorifying God as a believer, then do not expect any of God’s glory to be reflected in and through you. The moon positions itself to receive light from the sun in order to reflect same. Likewise, we must position ourselves rightly in the Word and will of God, before the glory which the Word talks about can be revealed and reflect in our lives. The greater light the moon receives from the sun, the brighter it will shine. So also, the greater revelation we receive from the Word of God, the more glory manifests around us.
Ours is a kingdom of principles. Once you apply the principles, you get the same results embedded in them. If you desire glory in any area of your life, shine as the light you are.
Remain ever blessed.
Our God is an Awesome God.