READ: 1PETER4:3-11
What we
behold in this present world is not what exactly we shall see in eternity.
Earthly sensibilities often run contrary to heaven’s reality. Those who are
wise are expected to have eternity in view in all their actions and decisions.
You must do all things to the glory of God. The Bible says: “…That
in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the
glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” In all that you do, the
glorification of God must be your goal. Whether you are in the choir, in the
Sunday School Department, or you are a pastor, there must be only one thing
paramount in your mind: that God might be glorified. You have a very good gauge,
which is the glorification of God. Before you do anything, you must ask whether
God will be glorified through it or not. This will serve as a guide in your
decision-making process. You must always remember that those who sow in tears
reap in joy. Remember, also, that weeping may endure for a night but joy comes
in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Remember that it is special people that are called
to become God’s partners. If God has chosen you, you must be ready to take both
the pleasure and the pains of His service; the tears as well as the laughter;
the weariness, the misunderstanding and the ingratitude of the people you are
called to serve. You have to always remember that thevery men that He created
crucified the One who made the heaven and the earth on the tree that He
created. He wept at the garden of Gethsemane. The tears shed by our Saviour
have granted us the joy of salvation. Although there may be confusion,
emptiness, darkness, sorrow and tears, but in the morning, there will be light,
joy and victory. One day, we will arrive where there will be no more nights. We
will get to the city of everlasting joy. Then all our earthly sorrows will
become an endless stream of joy. Our pains will become pleasure; our present
shame will become indescribable glory, while our earthly trials shall be turned
to triumph. What a glorious day!
MEMORIZE:
1PETER2:12–Having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they
speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they
observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.
