Some believe that we were created to bring Glory to God; yet, when I look deep within this human heart and back over all the failures of my life–I wonder how can that be? The more I know of Him the more I recognize that His Glory, His Magnificence, His Character and Beauty is greater than anything imaginable and I have none to add. So the best that I can hope to do is to empty myself of who I am, so that like a mirror reflects light; I might reflect His own Glory back to Him. A mirror’s ability to reflect and magnify the perfect spectrum of light is dependent upon the smudges and defects being removed. That sanctifying and purifying work occurs as we spend time in study of His word, worship, prayer and just setting aside time to sit in His presence every day.
1 Chronicles 16:27 Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
28 Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
So how do we display His Glory back to HIM?
1. By trusting God’s heart and plan, no matter what we are facing. Much like Habakkuk, we know our victory is certain because of who He is. Habakkuk 3: 17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.19 The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.
2. By being committed to living out the righteousness which is imparted to us by Christ’s Redeeming work, knowing that the power is of God and not our own. Romans 8: "10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you."
3. By Demonstrating His Love, Grace and Forgiveness even to those who have wronged and harmed you. Philippians 1: "9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.
11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God." Always remember Christ’s words as recorded in Luke 23: "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."
4. By seeking Him as your greatest treasure above all other desires. Psalm 63: "O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee."
5. By Praising Him Psalm 9: "I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High."
So, we glorify our Heavenly Father as we live out this life we have in Christ. Oh, that we would become a beaming reflection of His Glory that His Light might shine forth as a beacon to a world so filled with darkness.