Glory to God
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But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD which exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight”, says the Lord. Jeremiah 9:24
Immediately after winning Super Bowl 45, Green Bay Packer Wide Receiver Greg Jennings was interviewed on national television. With the celebration just getting started and confetti flying everywhere, the interview went something like this:
“How do I put this into words… With all the adversity your team phased this year with injuries… and then losing two more important players during the game, how were you all able to do it? How do you put all this into words?”
Jennings lifted his eyes heavenward, took in his surroundings for a moment and responded in a way that contradicts the response one might have expected in this era of the “it’s all about me” athlete:
“Glory be to God! That’s really the only way I can explain it… Glory be to God!”
And soon thereafter the cameras went back to the guys in the booth and the interview on the field was over… but the message was clear. Glory be to God!
These are unusual responses in such moments like that in this “it’s all about me” world. We work hard to achieve, to win and to accomplish all sorts of great praises and high honors, but the high of achievement will quickly lose its luster and sour as fast as a gallon of milk let out in the sunshine.
Only God is worthy of our true glory and praise. As Paul told the church at Corinth: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31) He also told them about what goals in life really matter, saying: “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” (1 Corinthians 9:25)
We give glory to God by our praise and adoration, but perhaps even more importantly in the way we live. Francis Schaeffer’s great book How Should we Then Live asked that question and then gave the answers. The way a person lives is based on how they view the world. Ideas are not without consequences.
So, let us live a life worthy of the calling to which we have been called and give praise to the creator who placed us here to live it. To God be the glory, great things He has done.
Question: What are some of the ways that you can glorify God outside of the typical Sunday service environment (as great as that can be)?
