**Please give your opinion on the blog today.: http://talk.thelife.com/2006/11/30/the-glory-of-christ-in-tough-times/
Please open your Bible and read:
(Psalm 34:1 – 3 )
Point a telescope at any star in the night sky. It?s amazing how the instrument will magnify the star for you, even though that distant ball of gas is actually millions of times larger than the image your eye sees. Believers are like a telescope for Christ. He is far more radiant than we could ever convey, but the purpose of our life is to magnify Him.
While in Roman custody, Paul said, ?Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death? (Philippians 1:20). In other words, Paul told the Philippians that as long as he served God, even though he could no longer preach or disciple, Christ was being glorified. In this way, Paul fulfilled the God?s purpose.
He accepted his imprisonment with grace, and, even in chains, he searched for ways the Lord could use him. He rejoiced that his situation resulted in new ministry to the elite praetorian guard and, even more, that he had the privilege to suffer for Christ?s name. (Philippians 3:10) When a believer passes through trials peacefully and praises the Lord, unbelievers notice. The Christian is a telescope, bringing Jesus into focus in a way that the rest of the world can see and understand.
Whatever is happening in your life, good or bad, long – term or short, you have the opportunity to exalt Christ. Let those in your sphere of influence see how He victoriously guides you through tough times. The Lord will work through you if you submit, and, in the process, He will give you the strength and courage to live above your circumstances.
About the Author
This devotional was written by Dr Charles Stanley. Read more about him here: http://www.talk.thelife.com/authors/charles-stanley/
Related Reading
Hope when life is tough: http://www.mentodayonline.com/lifestories/michaelc.html
?
Comment
Post your comments on TruthMedia’s men’s devotional blog. Visit http://talk.thelife.com and just click on the word “Comment” (no need to register).
Copyright
This devotional is protected by copyright laws and may not be reprinted or posted to a site without permission from TruthMedia Internet Group. All readers are welcome to forward the devotional to a friend or link to it. If you would like to seek permission to reprint the devotional in full, please see our guidelines: http://talk.thelife.com/reprint-permission/
Connecting Through Technology
Do you use technology to stay in touch with family and friends?
>Watch
Christmas
