“The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. 8 Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaint. 10 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4:7-11 NASB
“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.” 1 Peter 4:12-14 ESV
“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.” Habakkuk 2:14 ESV
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31 ESV
Live with “The End” in mind.
Live a life of Glorifying God!
“By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life Peter 1:3 NLT
“For EVERYTHING comes from him and exists by his power and is intended FOR HIS GLORY. All glory to him forever! Amen.” Romans 11:36 NLT
”So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.“. 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV
“After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you.” John 17:1 NLT
If you lose your WHY you lose your WAY.
The enemy comes to DESTROY us, but God comes to DEVELOP us.
36 For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? Mark 8:36 ESV
“…the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. 27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.” Colossians 1:26-28 ESV
Too often we are looking for an EXPLANATION when God is wanting to give us a REVELATION! It’s when He reveals His GLORY in our STORY.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Jesus RESTORED the glory.
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 ESV
“No man has seen God at any time but JESUS has Explained HIM…” (ref. John 1:18)
Our LIFE becomes an exegete of His GRACE for His GLORY!