When does God get the glory?

"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." Romans 8:18

"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!"

1Chronicles 16:24

It's not always in the moment but in the move of God that you begin to appreciate what he has graced you to go through. When you experience financial loss, a battle for your health, martial issues, a child gone wild, or problems on the job, it doesn't seem like God is working in your favor. The never ending cycle of experiencing one thing after another can be discouraging and debilitating. The tears cried and the heartache felt doesn't bring assurance in the moment of our pain and distress.

Most would agree that it's hard to see God at work when you are frustrated or overwhelmed. Yet, the grace of God is able to bring you out. If we are honest with ourselves we can point to several occasions when we saw no way out but God did. We forget our previous victories because our current situation seem to out weigh it all. We are here today as a witness to his grace and mercy.

Today, God wants you to perceive your sufferings as an opportunity. He wants you to acknowledge that you are positioned to extend his assurance of breakthrough to someone that is experiencing what you just came out of. He wants you to declare that the fire you were in did not burn you because he was with you. He is waiting on you to profess that God's grace is sufficient in every situation. God is looking to you to be his witness!

Your testimony brings glory to God when you can share it with others. When you witness in the spirit of hope and faith, you are encouraging others to stick with God's process. Everything you have endured molded you to represent God's faithfulness. You become a beacon of light to someone else that is going through a rough season in their life. Sharing your testimony is the one the greatest testament that a believer can give. God is glorified when you can attribute your victories in life to him. They might not have turned out the way you expected but you still gained the victory.

When he is lifted up through our worship, lifestyle and confession, people will begin to glorify him in heaven. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to someone that needs to hear your testimony. Your story and voice can be the deliverance they have been waiting on. Your story matters!

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Mountain do Bow

He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20

Every word spoken in faith will chip away at your mountain. Speak boldly and do not doubt the gift of God in you. Fear will always make your situation bigger than God. But you have the word nigh in your heart and on your lips. When you believe, you have the power to shatter your mountain. Every word spoken in faith will crumble that which stands before you.

Don't look at the size of the mountain, but focus on the impact of God's word when spoken to it. See it crumbling in the spirit before you and bowing to the mighty God you serve.

Faith without works is unfruitful but when you begin to apply what the word of God instructs, we will start to see change whether big or small take place in our lives. Don't be afraid to speak to "it" in faith, believe the word of the Lord and don't doubt God to see you through.

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When it Matters the Most

"I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service..." 1 Timothy 1:12

God will reward you with strength to endure ministry. Whenever you are in service to God, he is invested in the work that he has given you to do. Despite the opinions of others or how we may feel about yourselves, God chose us to get it done! So, we have to embrace it with open arms knowing that we can't fail with him leading us.

When it matters the most, we are willing to put our feelings aside to step out on faith to pursue the will of God. The struggle though for many of us is to stay on course despite the setbacks, roadblocks, hills and hurdles. So many things come to discourage us from the path that God has predestined for us to walk in. We see it occur when life events take an unexpected turn that derail us; a wayward child, failing marriage, sickness or financial pitfalls can contribute to us coming to a screeching halt. Yet, no matter how far we have strayed away, God is faithful in guiding us back to where he desires us to be. When we stay the course during our challenging seasons, he is faithful in giving us the tools and resources we need to face whatever comes our way.

God orders the steps of the righteous. So, when things don't go according to plan or life throws a curve ball know that God is still in control. There is no interruption that can dismantle God's plan for our life when you are actively pursing his will.

Today, present those things to God that you believe is threatening your progress, motivation and momentum in achieving his perfect will. He is faithful to provide you with instructions on how to navigate through where you feel stuck. Don't let your passion shift. God will begin to uplift, encourage, and set you ablaze again. Remember, you will reap a harvest if you faint not. As you sow into the work of God, do it with joy and confidence knowing that he will honor the work of your hands.

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