Give God all the glory
Give God all the glory
‘Your right hand and strong arm…helped them.’
Did you hear about the frog that was running out of water, so he asked two birds to transport him to a nearby pond? He convinced each of them to carry one end of a stick in their beak while he bit down on the centre and held on. It was a sight to behold: two birds, one stick, and a frog in the middle. They were making progress until a cow in a pasture looked up, saw the trio passing overhead, and asked, ‘Who thought of that?’ At that point the frog couldn’t resist. Pride prevailed over prudence, and as he plummeted to earth, he yelled, ‘It was meeee…!’
Don’t make the same error. ‘Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall’ (Proverbs 16:18 NLT). Why are you good at doing what you do? For your own comfort? To save for your retirement? To bolster your self-esteem? No, these are all bonuses, not the main reason. You’re good at what you do – for God’s sake. It’s about Him, not you! Read and ponder these words in your heart: ‘Wealth and honour come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand…at your discretion people are made great and given strength’ (1 Chronicles 29:12 NLT).
Recalling the victories, blessings, and successes Israel had experienced, David reminds us: ‘They did not conquer…with their swords; it was not their own strong arm that gave them victory. It was your right hand and strong arm…that helped them, for you loved them’ (Psalm 44:3 NLT). Keep in mind that the blessings you enjoy every day are yours only because God favoured and smiled on you. That’s the truth!
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“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” – Psalms 37:23-24
Word For Today
Today, God wants you to know that no matter what you have done, He won’t change His mind towards you. God still has a plan and a purpose for you no matter how big your failure. Remember that He is always, and will forever, be faithful despite our shortcomings.
Because of our human nature, it is normal for us to stumble at some point in our lives. There were many Biblical leaders who also stumbled, but they learned from their mistakes and kept on moving forward towards the future God created for them.
Place your trust in the Lord and He will surely uphold you even when you stumble. God is always with you and He’ll never forsake you, for he is faithful. Remember, when you stumble, get back up on your feet and keep on pursuing what God has called you to do.
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