Glory

Asaph was discouraged. Even though he was the leader of one of King David’s three Levitical choirs, even though he was serving the Lord, Asaph “was envious of the arrogant when [he] saw the prosperity of the wicked.” But then he gained an eternal perspective. In contrast to the temporary gains of the “wicked,” Asaph noted “The God Advantage.” Let’s consider four benefits found in today’s passage.

Isn’t a Christian supposed to be “aw shucks” humble? Aren’t believers meant to hide in a corner and not let the right hand know what the left hand is doing? Aren’t believers expected to refrain from showing off? Not according to Jesus.

Our passage today reminds me of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Let’s read the verse and review his story. 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

For those who follow hard after Christ, things are (or should be) different. It really is not about us. Really, it’s not. Our lives should be like a mirror—not absorbing but reflecting the glory of God.

But for the believer, things should be different. Every Christian must have a biblical theology of work. Work is a gift from God, so we should honor him in our endeavors. When we honor God with our efforts, we bring glory to him. 

Jesus does amazing things. Trust him, and he will turn things that stinketh into things that shine for his glory.

Jesus always uses every situation to bring glory to God.

Fruit in our lives will demonstrate that we are connected to True Vine, and his Father gets all the glory. 

The Christian faith begins and ends with Jesus. Fix your eyes on him!