Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:2
I maintain a pause of my study of 1 Corinthians as I continue using DesiringGod.com's Solid Joys daily devotion, which today emphasizes that - as the devotion title makes clear - Glory Is the Goal. John Piper points us to text throughout scripture that provides evidence of how glory is the goal - these texts include:
- Seeing the glory of God is our ultimate hope: Romans 5:2, Jude 24
- God makes His glory known: Romans 9:23, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Titus 2:13
- Jesus, in all his person and work, is the incarnation and ultimate revelation of the glory of God: Hebrews 1:3, John 17:24
- Believers will partake and participate in God's glory to be revealed: 1 Peter 5:1, Romans 8:21
- God will glorify believers: 1 Corinthians 2:7, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:30
Piper continues by sharing that: "Seeing and sharing in God’s glory is our ultimate hope through the gospel of Christ. Such a hope, that is really known and treasured, has a huge and decisive effect on our present values and choices and actions. Get to know the glory of God. Study the glory of God and the glory of Christ. Study the glory of the world that reveals the glory of God, and the glory of the gospel that reveals the glory of Christ. Treasure the glory of God in all things and above all things. Study your soul. Know the glory you are seduced by, and know why you treasure glories that are not God’s glory."
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and worthy of all honor and glory. Thank You Jesus for sharing Your glory with me and all believers and for allowing us to share in Your glory. I am not deserving of how You bless. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
