Jesus never searched for human fame or honor. He rejected every chance for human pride or human glory while He walked on this earth. Instead, He continuously strove to bring all the Glory to His Father. Even in His obedience to die upon the cross, He displayed His love and trust of the Father who would raise Him from the dead. Because of His humility and lack of desire for His own Glory—He has been made most Glorious. Humility brings Glory to those who do not seek it for themselves.
SEEKING GLORY NOT HIS OWN
By Effie Darlene Barba
He did not seek for Glory-His Own
He longed to make His Father Known
Rejecting Pride and the fame of men
He bore Himself my guilt, my sin
He took my shame upon that cross
He never counted His pain a loss
Surrendered to His Father’s Will
He allowed His blood to freely spill
And as His Blood poured forth that grave day
He bowed His head to softly pray
Pardon for this sinner’s prideful heart
That from His love I cannot depart
Humbly bowing to the Father’s will
Made Jesus shine more glorious still
So while seeking Glory not His own
He was lifted high upon His throne
His Father’s pride and joy set ablaze
That all of heaven should sing His praise
“Glorious” the angel chorus sings’
“Lifted High above all earthly kings
The humble lamb who then was slain
Forever more He shall now reign”
And as I gaze upon that glorious face
To marvel at His beauty and His Grace
How can I give Him less than all?
Before His throne to humbly fall
Love so strong that strips this prideful heart
Of all desires, bidding them depart
Only Jesus is my precious king
The treasure to whom I long to cling
My joy, my hope, my true love song
Abiding in Him where I belong
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Revelation 5:11-13New International Version (NIV)
11 Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. 12 In a loud voice they were saying:
“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain,
to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength
and honor and glory and praise!”
13 Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying:
“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
be praise and honor and glory and power,
for ever and ever!”
New International Version (NIV)
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