It’s all for the Glory of God. As Christians we say this quite a bit. I hope that we mean it but…do we? It’s a tough question I know, but it’s one that needs to be answered in the quietness of our heart. Within my sinful flesh I know that there are many things that I would love to take the glory for. I know that sometimes I would love to be able to say that I go out witnessing, share Gospel tracts, preach the Good news of Jesus Christ because I am such a “spiritual” disciple. I know at other times I would love to take the credit for how good looking, powerful, and rich I am. (Just kidding!) :)
But as I search my own heart I know that all too many times I do not just want the glory but I even steal it from God and He is breaking my heart over it. I wouldn’t do such a thing, would I? God is drawing my heart toward other things. He is quietly whispering to me of other things to come. While teaching and preaching the Gospel is my main calling in life, I don’t want to ignore other areas that I need to address.
I cannot and will not take credit for anything any longer. Did I do anything to save myself? No. Did I know in my sin that I needed a Savior? No. The Father drew me to Himself. Can I do anything to keep myself saved? No, I am only secure in His hands, not my own efforts. If I cannot take credit for saving myself how can I take credit for anything after that?
My point is this. There is a format change that will be taking place in this website. I will not be posting every single detail of my witnessing encounters just so I can post every single detail of my witnessing encounters. I will be trying to reach more false religious systems and learning better apologetical arguments. I might even try to exposit a Scripture or two. (Oh, pray for me!). Even if I do not post all my witnessing conversations know that they are still taking place. If I learn something that I think is of value that will help us to reach others I promise you I will post it here, but not just for doing so any longer. The best is yet to come! To God be the glory!
It’s all for the Glory of God. As Christians we say this quite a bit. I hope that we mean it but…do we? It’s a tough question I know, but it’s one that needs to be answered in the quietness of our heart. Within my sinful flesh I know that there are many things that I would love to take the glory for. I know that sometimes I would love to be able to say that I go out witnessing, share Gospel tracts, preach the Good news of Jesus Christ because I am such a “spiritual” disciple. I know at other times I would love to take the credit for how good looking, powerful, and rich I am. (Just kidding!) :) 
1 comment:
Just trying to find some common ground here. I like what you've said about how important it is to remember to Whom belongs the glory and not to boast in our own strength. Your post actually reminds me of a Book of Mormon prophet named Ammon, who said:
"I do not boast in my own strength, nor in my own wisdom; but behold, my joy is full, yea, my heart is brim with joy, and I will rejoice in my God. Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever...
"My joy is carried away, even unto boasting in my God; for he has all power, all wisdom, and all understanding; he comprehendeth all things, and he is a merciful Being, even unto salvation, to those who will repent and believe on his name. Now if this is boasting, even so will I boast; for this is my life and my light, my joy and my salvation, and my redemption from everlasting wo."
(Alma 26: 11-12; 35-36)
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