Everything we do as believers, must and should ultimately bring glory to God. The righteous fruits of our lives should result in others seeing that we belong to Jesus, and honouring God for His goodness and kindness revealed through us.
1 Corinthians 10:31 NLT
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
Colossians 3:17 NKJV
“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
This must be ultimate outcome of our salvation, deliverance, restoration in Christ; that our lives would bear fruit that bring glory to God, especially, in answered prayers.
Psalm 66:16-20 NASBS
“[16] Come and hear, all who fear God, and I will tell of what He has done for my soul. [17] I cried to Him with my mouth, and He was extolled with my tongue. [18] If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear; [19] but certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. [20] Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer nor His lovingkindness from me.”
THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON US!
Isaiah 61:1-3 NKJV
“[1] The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; [2] to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn, [3] to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, THE PLANTING OF THE LORD, THAT HE MAY BE GLORIFIED.”
As believers, the Holy Spirit is upon us to enable us to do fruitful ministry – preach the Gospel of Jesus, heal the sick, set captives free and raise and disciple other strong believers for the Kingdom. This was exactly what happened to Jesus when the Spirit came upon Him. (Luke 4:14-22)
THE GLORY OF GOD WILL BE REVEALED
If believers everywhere would get serious with being disciples of Jesus, that is, bearing and displaying the fruits of righteousness, which are found in Christ, we are going to see something phenomenal happen! When believers everywhere get connected to Christ, by learning to abide in the Word and allowing the Word to abide in them, and living in the power of the Holy Spirit, we shall soon see the glory of God spreading and covering the world, beginning from our homes, communities, societies and nations.
The world will know the goodness of God when we bear the fruit of goodness, and we receive a harvest of testimonies from answered prayer. The world will know the love of God when we bear the fruit of love, and demonstrate the love of God practically to others. The world will know the mercies of God when we bear the fruit of mercy, and we receive a harvest of testimonies of God’s mercies.
The world will know the faithfulness of God when we bear the fruit of faithfulness. The world will know the joy of God when we bear the fruit of joy. Indeed, the whole world shall know the character, nature and essence of God when we who have a right-standing with God through Christ Jesus, display the very character, nature and essence of God, in Christ Jesus, and receive powerful testimonies of God doing awesome works through us. AMEN!!!
Isaiah 40:5 NKJV
“The glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”
For Further Reading: 1 Peter 4:11; Habakkuk 2:14; Isaiah 11:9
Fulfilling Our Theme For 2024: “Building The Highway And Lifting The Banner”
“And in that day, there shall be a Root of Jesse, who shall stand as a banner to the people; for the Gentiles shall seek Him…. (therefore) Go through, go through the gates! Prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway! Take out the stones, lift up a banner for the peoples!” [Isaiah 11:10, Isaiah 62:10]
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